Raleigh International takes over Univega

Nicole Cooke signs for Raleigh

Nicole Cooke signs for Raleigh (Image credit: John Pierce)

Raleigh International has taken over the women Univega pro cycling team. The team will start this year under the name of "Raleigh Lifeforce Creation Pro Cycling Team." The traditional English bicycle maker returns to professional cycling after running the glorious Ti Raleigh Creda Team in the 1970s. The team's co-sponsors are Lifeforce Immune System Bank, Creation and carmaker Skoda.