Mike Cuming joins smaller but stronger line up at Neon Velo for 2017
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Team News: Neon Velo for 2017
Elliott Porter has already been flying the team’s colours at the Perfs Pedal in 2017
The 2017 season is already set to be an exciting season, with a smaller, stronger squad of experienced riders mixing youth and talent says the Neon Velo team.
The team expect to be competing in Britain’s elite road series and Ireland’s An Post Ras; a gruelling 8 day stage race covering some of the islands toughest roads and mountains. This will be the team’s third year competing in this latter event
Mike Cuming joins the team
Neon Velo are excited to add the talents of former Under 23 road champion Mike Cuming to their roster. Mike is the former Tour of Korea race winner and last year has been racing professionally in Australia. He is looking to make a big impact in the the UK after racing overseas for a couple years.
Mike says: “I’m really excited signing with Neon Velo for 2017. I think everyone involved with the team have been really enthusiastic and positive with me coming on board. I’m looking forward to a really busy and varied program of racing this year with a great bunch of people. It will be good!”
The team will be holding its team presentation at the ‘Giant/St Pauls’ store in London on Thursday, March 2nd at 5pm. The team are pleased to announce continued support from; Neon Velo, Giant – St. Pauls, H2, Kitbrix, Pedros, Enzos, OTE, Big Bobble Hats and Oakley and would also like to welcome our new Sponsor; Verge Sports who are the official kit supplier to the team.
The following riders will be representing The Neon Velo Cycling Team for 2017:
Elliott Porter
Mike Cuming
Marc Potts- IRL
Kieran Simcox
David Bolland
Jeremy Durrin-USA
Tom Yiangou
Wil Bjergfelt
In addition the following senior riders will represent in MTB, TT and Regional Road Races.
Robert Purcell
Marc Townsend
Jess Harding
Support staff:
• Team Manager/DS – Gabby Durrin
• Team Secretary – Emma Backhouse
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