Holdsworth (cycling team) explained

Holdsworth
Code:HOL
Registered:Ireland
Disbanded:2018
Generalmanager:Dean Downing
Discipline:Road
Status:UCI Continental (2018)
Season:2018
Oldname:Holdsworth

Holdsworth was a UCI Continental team founded in 2018.[1] Although the team is British-based, with its headquarters in Rotherham, Yorkshire, it is Irish-registered.[2] [3] The founding of the team marked the return of the bicycle brand to competition after a 40 year absence, with the Holdsworth name being revived by Planet X founder Dave Loughran.[4] In 2017, the team announced their intention to race in the 2018 Tour de Yorkshire:[5] their place was confirmed in March 2018.

Major results

2018
  • Stage 6 Rás Tailteann, Sean McKenna

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Holdsworth . ProCyclingStats . 12 January 2018.
    2. Web site: Tour de Yorkshire call for Rotherham cycling team . Beddows . David . 21 March 2018 . Rotherham Advertiser . 25 May 2018.
    3. Web site: Holdsworth team unveils new clothing . Wynn . Nigel . 1 February 2018 . . 25 May 2018.
    4. Web site: Holdsworth team returns after a gap of 40 years: Russell Downing to ride . Wynn . Nigel . 22 January 2018 . . 25 May 2018.
    5. News: Westcott. Matt. Proud moment for Holdsworth Pro Cycling at 2018 Tour de Yorkshire. 1 May 2018. The Northern Echo. 25 April 2018.