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aint iran provides a support networ of riders at all different levels. All the squads can access help and nowledge across the tiers. or some riders that might be help with a bi e, for others it s tapping into the pro rider’s knowledge and expertise, for others it’s the need to be part of a well-established team and brand that allows them to compete at the highest level. We encourage everyone within the pyramid to help one another, continues Jenny. or e ample, there will be races where the womens team will be racing in the morning and the men will be racing in the afternoon. o it would be down to us to support the men with things li e handing out bottles and we would e pect them to do the same in return. And we all understand the need to work together.” We also spend time training together both with our team mates, so we can understand how each other rides and now what to e pect in a race, but also across the teams. This intermixing support allows new riders to train and get involved with more e perienced riders.
The aint iran goal has always been to create a team based on a sound, sustainable model. Its three pillars of sponsorship, brand and grassroots support is a combination that will ta e them successfully into the new cycling season. And as for ne t season, what are the plans Well, pandemic permitting, aint iran plans continue to compete at the same intensity as 2019, when the team was represented at more than 0 races across the . In terms of the new team line-up, aint iran has retained a core group of ey riders while securing some e citing new signings, including a selection of young Cornish talent. And as for icci, this year has seen the start of another new chapter. Jenny and icci have got engaged and their nine month old son, Lowen is keeping them on their toes, ensuring a new generation of cycling talent for the future! saintpiranprocycling.com
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