Cyclists benefit from caravan deal

Motorhome, caravan and static home builder, Swift, is sponsoring 13 potential London 2012 Olympic athletes, as well as helping to fund the British women's cycling team, Global Racing.

Under manager Stefan Wyman, 2007 has seen the women's professional team undertake an impressive race programme including the Tour of Flanders, Tour de L’Aude and Het Volk.

2008 will see the team use the UK National Series to help develop its youngest riders, whilst also giving them the opportunity to race against the best riders across Europe and the World.

Swift is basing the sponsorship around its market leading ranges of Bessacarr, Ace and Swift coachbuilt motorhomes, and has committed to a long-term sponsorship package that will see the Global name change to Swift Racing from January 1st 2008.

Swift group chairman, Peter Smith, explains: "Cycling is one of the most popular sports in the UK but probably one of the most under funded.

"British Cycling does a great job, but clearly focuses on the cream of British cyclists. Quite often the best stars take time to develop and the main aim of this sponsorship is to provide Swift Racing with enough support to enable Stefan and his organisation to spread the net a little wider and help more youngsters achieve the dream of riding for their country and hopefully go on to win a medal in the London games."

Yorkshire-based amateur time trial cyclists, Team Swift, won both the 12-hour National Championship and the National 100 mile Championships in 2007.

14/01/2008 19:53:43