Twenty Pro Continental teams apply for Wild Card status

Skil-Shimano is one of 20 Pro Continental teams hoping to receive Wild Card status for the 2010 season.

Skil-Shimano is one of 20 Pro Continental teams hoping to receive Wild Card status for the 2010 season. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Twenty Professional Continental teams have applied for Wild Card status, the International Cycling Union (UCI) announced today. Teams granted Wild Card status for the 2010 season have the right to be invited to races on the UCI ProTour calendar.