2010 Continental teams (Press Release)

Title sponsor OUCH is out, United Healthcare is in

Twelve American squads have applied for Continental level status for 2010, one fewer than the 2009 total. The proposed Continental squads looking to primarily compete on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar circuit and the USA Cycling Professional Tour include:

Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team
BISSELL Pro Cycling
Jamis/Sutter Home presented by Colavita
Jelly Belly Cycling presented by Kenda
Kelly Benefit Strategies
Kenda Pro Cycling presented by Gear Grinder
Adageo Energy Pro Cycling
Team Hotel San Jose
Team Mountain Khakis fueled by Jittery Joe’s
Team Type 1
Trek LIVESTRONG U23 Cycling Team presented by RadioShack
UnitedHealthcare presented by Maxxis

One American based women’s team has applied to be UCI-sanctioned this season. After claiming an overall NRC title in 2009, Team TIBCO looks to be the lone U.S.-based UCI-sanctioned women’s squad in 2010.

All team categories are pending approval from the UCI and will be formally announced in December following the review process.