Cannondale-Drapac looks set to continue into 2018

The American team had looked to crowdfunding for financial support but a mystery sponsor has allowed the team to survive

Pierre Rolland at the 2017 Giro d'Italia (Sunada)

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

American team Cannondale-Drapac looks set to race into 2018 after a the team had to turn to crowdfunding to try and secure their future.

The news comes after the team's riders being told that their contracts will be honoured next year, coinciding with a tweet from team manager, Jonathan Vaughters, describing it as "one of the happiest moments of my life!"

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