Ian Stannard, who retired from pro cycling last year while riding for Ineos Grenadiers, has taken a position with Trinity Racing, which has stepped up to Continental level this year.
Trinity Racing is
owned by Irish cycling agent Andrew McQuaid and boasts three Irish riders on
its roster this year; elite road race champion Ben Healy and up and coming
young guns Finley Newmark and Matthew Devins.
Stannard, who took back-to-back Omloop Het Nieuwsblad wins in 2014 and 2015, joins the team as a directeur sportif just weeks after being forced to retire at the aged of 33 due to the impact of worsening rheumatoid arthritis.
Andrew McQuaid
said he was delighted to secure the services of Stannard, especially as he had
represented him during his racing days.
“I have worked for Ian for over a decade now as a client of Trinity Sports Management, and I could not think of a better guy to bring on board with Trinity to help achieve the team’s objectives,” he said.
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Andrew McQuaid continued: “Ian is passionate, knowledgeable, hard working and has a real desire to pass on what he has learnt to the next generation. He is recognised as one of the most respected team riders of his generation, having supported many different team leaders to glory during his time at Team Sky.
“Having
someone with his experience in our team
environment is a huge asset for Trinity
Racing. I know all of our riders are excited to work with him and I am very
confident that he will excel in his new role.”
Stannard said he
was excited to join the team – which will also pursue MTB and E-racing goals
this year – and named Ireland’s Healy as one of the riders on the roster he
already knew.
“My goal
is to use my experience and knowledge to help our young talent to become better
riders and hopefully allow them to achieve results wherever they want to
achieve them; be it on the road, on the trails or on gravel tracks around the
world,” Stannard said.
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