Pezula Racing () were a

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registered in

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that participated predominantly in races on the

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. The team was managed by Brian O'Loughlin with assistance from

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David McQuaid. Their biggest wins were 2 stages in the 2008

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It was announced in July 2008 that due to economic pressures in Ireland and the downturn in the construction industry, Pezula Construction would stop the sponsorship of the team. However, the directeur sportif David McQuaid has stepped in and his company DMC Sports Ireland will take over the sponsorship of the team. This was announced while the team were racing in Quinghai Lake, China.

Major wins

: East Midlands International Cicle Classic,

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:Stage 6

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:Stage 8

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2008 squad

As of 2008 season.

References

External links

* {{Official website, http://www.pezularacing.ie/ Defunct cycling teams based in Ireland Cycling teams established in 2008 Cycling teams disestablished in 2008