Here’s a breakdown of the facts from the provided text,focusing on the new cycling team:
Team Formation & Background:
* The team is newly formed,building upon the foundation of Team Skyline (which continues as a US Continental squad).
* Several riders transitioned from Team Skyline to this new team.
Riders:
* from Team Skyline: Dunham,Lewis,mcdunphy
* From Ireland: Cian Keough,Ronan O’Connor
* From the US: Liam Flanagan,Alex St Andre,Andrew Lydic (gravel specialist switching to road),Patrick Welch,Eddy Huntsman
* Young Talent: Matthew Walls (18,from a local Irish club) – highlighted as a quick learner with important potential (winner of junior editions of the Tour of Ireland and Volta Portugal).
Team Management & ownership:
* Ownership/Management: Rodriguez, Jeff Makohon (former Team Skyline assistant sports director), Mike Norton (exercise physiologist/cycling coach).
* Core Group: Also includes chad Plumlee (owner of Cadence Cyclery – marketing/sponsorships, including Van Rysel as bike sponsor) and Chris Daggs (primary race director).
Team Beliefs/Approach (as described by Rodriguez):
* Focus on learning and progress.
* Emphasis on riders understanding why they are doing things in training,rather than just being told what to do.
* Matthew Walls is being used as an example of this approach, with other riders expected to learn from his natural ability.
* The goal is to help riders make the right decisions during races (breakaways, positioning).
