Michael Drapac rewarded for a decade of diligence

Australian pair Darren Lapthorne (left) and Adam Phelan both of Drapac Cycling finished third and second respectively on the opening stage.

Australian pair Darren Lapthorne (left) and Adam Phelan both of Drapac Cycling finished third and second respectively on the opening stage. (Image credit: Shane Goss/licoricegallery.com)

Make no mistake, the rise of Drapac Cycling is by no means an overnight success story. Just ask team owner and namesake Michael Drapac. While the Australian cycling media may have spent the past two months abuzz since Drapac's step up to a Pro Continental licence for 2014, few fans of the sport may be aware that this is actually Drapac's second stint at Pro Continental level, with the first run taking place nearly ten years ago.

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