2010 DHC Team Launch

 ''DHCyclesport / Colnago RT'' were British Cyclings regional southern area 'Number One' Road Racing Team for three consecutive years; 2007,2008 and 2009.

2010 DHCyclesport Team Launch

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Story posted April 1st, 2010; by Graham Robins

The DHCyclesport.co.uk/Colnago Elite racing team launch took place recently in the lovely Abbey Hall overlooking Southampton water just to the east of the city. Many sponsors, friends and riders assembled at the launch to hear from team manager, Dave Harding, outline his hopes for the coming season.

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Dave was also well supported by Mike Bisson who helps Dave at the shop and is also the team’s assistant manager. The assembled riders, in no particular order, were Toby Neave, Harry Bulstrode, Andy Rivett, Tim Benham, Andy Bryson, Stu Thompson, Phil Peters and Max Webber.

In races before the launch, the team had already crossed the line first five times and Dave thanked the riders for their’ team work’.  Dave has instilled in them that they are a team, putting the emphasis on the DHC team first and their own goals second.

Dave went on to thank the sponsors. Mr Peter Nisbett, the managing director from Windwave.co.uk, was on hand to officially hand over the teams new bikes for the coming season. This is the second year Peter's company has supplied DHC with Colnago bikes and he hopes the connection lasts for many years to come.

Afterwards Peter said “we are happy to sponsor the DHCyclesport Elite team. They are a talented and committed group of riders and we are pleased they have chosen to ride Colnago this season. We are looking forward to some good results”. For more information on Colnago please contact Windwave on 02392 521912 or visit http://www.windwave.co.uk/

Gary Mquaid from Oakley was unable to attend the launch but has very kindly supplied all the riders with Oakley Jawbone glasses. Other sponsors thanked by Dave include Miche.it (Pedals), ChickenCycleKit.co.uk (Saddles) Bob-Elliot.co.uk (‘Lazer’ crash hats) I-Ride.co.uk (Vertigo Pro shoes), Agisko.co.uk (Nutrition), Reartu.bz (team kit) and CrystalClear.co.uk (Team Graphics and Design).

Dave then went on to outline the team’s success saying that over the past three years, DHC racers have achieved numerous wins, podiums and top ten finishes not just locally but also nationally and abroad. They have also achieved the number one spot in the British Cycling South team rankings for 2007, 2008 and 2009.

For 2010 DHC, are supporting a race team of Elite, 1st and 2nd category riders and will be stepping it up and whilst aiming to dominate the local scene, will also do battle in many more national  races including the Premier Calendar series in their bid to keep on 'leading the peloton'.

After the official launch, riders had a photo session in the nearby ruins of Netley Abbey and some photos taken overlooking Southampton Water. All the invited guests enjoyed a buffet lunch to which Dave thanked friends and his wife for their efforts behind the scenes.