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James Moultrie

Final British men's Continental team announce closure as domestic scene in the UK takes another hit

Current WorldTour pro Jack Rootkin-Gray rode for Saint-Piran for two seasons before joining EF Education-EasyPost.

While there are more British riders than ever in the men's WorldTour, the domestic racing scene in the UK continues to take hits, with the last remaining Continental team announcing their closure yesterday. 

Saint Piran, the Cornwall-based team named after the county's patron saint, has competed in the UCI's third racing category since 2021 but will no longer operate in 2025 after a tough season and struggling to secure sponsorship. 

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