The An Post Sean Kelly Cycling team has been launched today in Belgium. The 2012 squad features 18 riders with talent from all around the world. Such is the strength of the team five of them are Irish and four British. Commenwealth Games Bronze Medlist and local Mark Christian has signed for the squad after graduating from the Great Britian Under 23 Academy. Jonny Bellis has also signed after three years at World Tour level with Saxo Bank team. The team has had huge success over the last couple of years competing in some of the biggest events around the world. Team Manx Telecom wish both Mark and Jonny all the best for 2012 and we look forward to reporting on your success. More from VeloUk.net here. Keep checking back over the coming weeks as we will have reports on other team launches who locals are riding for.

Photo: An Post Sean Kelly Team was launched today in Belgium. Present bottom row third and fifth from left locals Jonny Bellis and Mark Christian. Photo from VeloUk.net