Aidan Crowley is one of the most experienced riders in the domestic peloton but the Corkman has absolutely no intention of hanging up his wheels just yet. He is one of the main men behind the STRATA3-VeloRevolution team which he feels can make a big impact this year (Picture: Sean Rowe)
By Brian Canty
The rebranded STRATA3-VeloRevolution Racing team has announced details of its rider roster for the forthcoming season and is hopeful of signing more athletes before the new campaign gets underway.
The squad is built around the VeloRevolution team that made its debut last year.
It was founded by Aidan Crowley who owns the VeloRevolution cycling clothing business under whose brand the team competes.
Anthony 'Zippy' Doyle, Michael Fitzgerald, Hugh McMahon, Paul Kennedy, Paddy Callaly and David Walsh are all back in the team again for the coming season
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The squad has added some real horsepower in the shape of Stephen Murray, formerly of Dungarvan CC, and the very strong Matt Slattery, who comes in to the set-up from Killarney CC..
Matt Slattery will be part of the STRATA3-VeloRevolution team this season. Both have years of experience and will really boost the squad.(Picture: Chris Slattery)
Slattery's team mate at Killarney CC, Michael Lucey also makes the move to Crowley's team for 2015.
David Coughlan from Westmeath is the final new name for 2015 confirmed to date. He joins from Orwell Wheelers.
More riders are expected to join in coming weeks.
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The plan for the team is to ride all the major races on the Irish calendar, with particular emphasis being placed on Kerry Group Rás Mumhan, the An Post Rás, the Suir Valley Three-Day, the National Road Championships and the Tour of Ulster.
"Obviously they are the bigger races on the calendar but we'll be going around the country and riding all over Ireland throughout the season," said Crowley.
"We've already had some wins and other really good performances and I think with the riders coming in adding to those we already have, we can definitely make an impact."
Formerly of Dungarvan CC, Stephen Murray (left) is one of the most underrated riders around and STRATA3-VeloRevolution will be glad to have a man of his ability in its ranks. (Picture: DC Images)
The team will race on Giant Bikes, wear VeloRevolution kit, will be fueled by High5 and Powerbar nutrition.
Crowley is currently in talks with OPEL for a team car to support them at all races.
Key sponsor STRATA3 is an Irish web agency while Stephen Roche’s cycling holiday and training camps business has also come on board as sponsors.
The Midleton-based An Rothar bike shop, now in its third decade in operation, will continue to support the team.
Anthony Doyle is very fast on short races run around tight circuits and has won plenty of road races, including the Harry Reynolds Memorial in north Co Dublin last March (Photo: Sean Rowe)
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