H&R Block Pro Cycling and Pearl Izumi Canada announce partnership

On Tuesday morning, H&R Block Pro Cycling and Pearl Izumi Canada announced their partnership ahead of the 2015 cycling season. M1 Pro Cycling’s Mark Ernsting, the CEO of the organization behind the UCI continental team, was on hand in Brampton, Ont., for the announcement. In addition to wearing Pearl Izumi clothing, the team will also be equipped with Shimano wheels, groupsets and Pro components.

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M1 Pro Cycling advisory team adds sports doctor Jack Taunton

The advisory team of M1 Pro Cycling, the wing of M1 Sports Management that is working to bring a new continental team and pro continental or World Tour team to Canada, has gained a medical expert. Jack Taunton, who was the medical officer at four Olympic Games and the chief medical officer at the Vancouver Games in 2010, will bring his expertise to the team. According to a release, Taunton will assist with “talent identification initiatives, athlete rehabilitation needs and sport medical requirements that will guarantee the athletes [of the future team] the best support available during their professional career.”

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