Bannan signs with Pro Cycling Australia

Australian cycling coach Shayne Bannan has been appointed Team Manager of Pro Cycling Australia, the Australian company with an ambitious plan to contest the 2009 Tour de France. In his role with Pro Cycling Australia, Bannan will be responsible for overseeing the establishment and operation of the first-ever Australian ProTour cycling team.

"The Tour de France is the world's most prestigious cycling event and every coach aspires to one day lead a team into this great race," said Bannan. "The fact that this team will be representing Australia and featuring some of our greatest cyclists makes it even more special."

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