Published: Wednesday, 17th February, 2010 4:59pm

Cassidy re-signs for Irish cycle team

by Fergal Lynch

Mark Cassidy has signed up for the An Post Sean Kelly team for the upcoming 2010 season.
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The line up for the 2010 An Post sponsored Seán Kelly Cycling team was revealed last week, with Meath man Mark cassidy included on the 18 man squad.

The An Post Sean Kelly Team includes six Irish cyclists, with Cassidy being joined by Páidi O'Brien, David O'Loughlin, Matt Brammeier and Ronan McLaughlin.

Dunboyne native Cassidy is optimistic for the season ahead after an impressive start to the season. "The mood within the group is very positive at the moment. We had an excellent pre-season training camp and I really think the team's new signings will bring us up a level," said the Dunboyne man.

"I've just been named in the team to start at the Volta ao Algarve in Portugal next week, so at this stage I'm really itching to start racing." Cassidy added.

The An Post squad will return to Ireland for the nation's top races, the Rás, Tour of Ireland and national championships.

"Our schedule for 2010 is now complete and we will be returning to Ireland for the FBD Rás on the 23rd May," said team director Seán Kelly. "It is an event I particularly look forward to as we always want to do well on home turf."

An Post CEO Donal Connell said. "An Post is delighted to continue our support for the Seán Kelly team for 2010 and helping assist some of Ireland's best young riders fulfil their potential as elite athletes."

The An Post sponsored team was set up by Sean Kelly five years ago as an extension of the Sean Kelly Academy to give young Irish cyclists a base from which to compete in Belgium, with the pro team designed to give young Irish riders access to a programme of top international races.

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