A mixed month with classics, stage races, and races across all 4 of the categories that the team races in.
Strade Bianche  Although a cobblestone race on paper, it didn't turn out that way as the race was dominated by the Puncheurs. As a result, our top finisher was Gaday in 41st with Miquel just behind him. 0 points for us.
Vuelta a Colombia  The less we say about our time in Colombia, the better. Only one top 10 stage finish with 5th for Shikai in Stage 5 from a mid-stage attack. He finished 31st in the GC.
Le Samyn Again a passive race from Gaday through the attacks to conserve energy. A late attack rewarded the winner while Gaday finished 5th best in the main group for a final result of 7th.
Macskako Kerekparverseny  A return to the cobbles but not a profile which suited Gaday as he could only manage 14th.
Tour of Norway  A fairly anonymous 5 days from the team with only 1 Top 10 finish coming on the final stage from Storer. A few points scored though with Conci 12th in the GC and some depth from Cosnefroy 23rd and Storer 25th.
Cheshire Cycling Tour  PTHC cobbles and Gaday was right at home. Although the winner would end up taking it by a minute, Gaday finished in the second group on the road to secure a vital 4th to put our month back on track.
1 Jour de Dunkerque  Gaday had little rest before he hopped across the channel with his support crew to France where he managed his best result of the season to date. A first podium for him in the Hunter Valley purple!
Geraardsbergen - Bosberg  Back to the C2 and it wasn't our day. Monk would puncture mid-way through and use a lot of energy to catch back up. He could only manage 13th despite being a pre-race favourite.
| | Points | PPRD | | HC | Strade Bianche | 0 | 0 | | PTHC | Vuelta a Colombia | 25 | 4.2 | | HC | Macskako Kerekparverseny | 12 | 6 | | HC | Tour of Norway | 65 | 13 | | PTHC | Cheshire Cycling Tour | 90 | 45 | | C1 | 1 Jour de Dunkerque | 46 | 23 | | C2 | Geraardsbergen-Bosberg | 7 | 3.5 |
 of the Month: Lucas Manuel Gaday
 of the Month: Chen Shikai
Manager Comment: 2 great days in the saddle for Gaday but it was otherwise a tough month for us, with a very disappointing Colombia. We were 16th of all teams within the month, despite racing most available race days, and as a result we dropped down to 17th in the overall rankings. |