Skil-Shimano applies for ProTour licence

Skil Shimano Tour de France 2009 team jersey

Dutch squad Skil-Shimano has applied for a ProTour licence for 2010, according to the Union Cycliste Internationale.

Currently a Professional Continental team, Skil-Shimano were a surprise inclusion in this year's Tour de France on a wildcard invitation. They came away from the race empty-handed in terms of stage wins, but its riders were often seen in breakaways giving the squad some TV airtime.

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Nigel Wynn worked as associate editor on CyclingWeekly.com, he worked almost single-handedly on the Cycling Weekly website in its early days. His passion for cycling, his writing and his creativity, as well as his hard work and dedication, were the original driving force behind the website’s success. Without him, CyclingWeekly.com would certainly not exist on the size and scale that it enjoys today. Nigel sadly passed away, following a brave battle with a cancer-related illness, in 2018. He was a highly valued colleague, and more importantly, an exceptional person to work with - his presence is sorely missed.