Posted: 01/01/12

Twenty one-year-old Luke Rowe is one of cycling’s brightest prospects and as he prepares himself to ride with one of the top Pro Cycling teams in the sport there is no better place to train and prepare than on the roads around South Wales. Rain or shine the young Welsh rider now fully equipped with his Sky Pro Cycling gear is ready to role with the worlds best riders.

Velo UK reported:

Early this morning, Luke Rowe proudly showed off his Team Sky kit that he can now wear as part of the team, his first after three years in the GB Academy.

He says “I can’t wait to get racing. As soon as I found out I was going to get an opportunity to ride for Sky, I have been waiting for January to come so I can we can get started.”

For the full Velo UK article: TalkingShop: Rookie professional with team Sky, Luke Rowe

Luke joins fellow Welshman and friend Geraint Thomas along with the current World road race Champion Mark Cavandish.

Welsh Cycling would like to wish Luke and his team all the best for the 2012 season and we will try and keep you up to date with Luke's progress as the season gets underway.

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