Lampre-Merida eyeing up talent at esteemed British junior team

VCUK's alumni includes Adam and Simon Yates, as well as Hugh Carthy

Thomas Pidcock, National Trophy cyclo-cross 2015, Bradford

(Image credit: Andy Jones)

Italian WorldTour team Lampre-Merida are looking to cherry pick the best of emerging British racing talent thanks to strengthened links with established junior team VCUK.

The northwest team, which has kickstarted the careers of current professionals Adam and Simon Yates, Hugh Carthy and Richard Handley, shares a clothing sponsor with Lampre: Champion System.

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Chris Marshall-Bell