Scottish Cycling have announced new sponsorship with leading Scottish commercial law firm Burness Paull, ahead of the Revolution Series in Glasgow at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome today.
The firm has been named official legal advisor to Scotland’s national governing body for cycling and title sponsor of the Scottish team competing in the UK’s premier track series.
Seven riders from Scottish Cycling’s performance development programme and four future stars will be riding alongside top names such as Laura Trott, Geraint Thomas and Katie Archibald in Round 4 of the leading track cycling series under the new team title of Scotland Burness Paull.
Craig Burn, chief executive of Scottish Cycling said: “The Burness Paull investment is a significant boost to the sport of cycling in Scotland. Elite success and creating more competitive opportunities for riders to represent their county is vital for the health and growth of cycling at all levels. Burness Paull is one of Scotland’s premier commercial law firms and we’re proud that they’ve chosen to sponsor us.”
Philip Rodney, Chairman at Burness Paull says the firm are thrilled to be involved in such a fast growing sport: “We are proud to be named official legal advisor to Scottish Cycling. Their profile as an elite Scottish team competing on an international stage resonates with us. From the superstar athletes who have gone on to reach the pinnacle of their careers, to up and coming names we will see at the Revolution Series in Glasgow this month - and beyond - the body represents the best in Scotland in terms of performance, professionalism, development and support at all levels of the sport. We are very excited to be supporting them going forward."
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