The professional continental license of Caja Rural-Seguros RGA has been renewed. The International Cycling Union UCI has geven the green light for the Spanish team to remain in the second division for the fourth consecutive year. Having undergone a review by the UCI and Ernst & Young, the team has been given the license without being referred to the UCI License Commission.

Caja Rural-Seguros RGA has again completed its registration, satisfying all economic, administrative and ethical requirement. The auditors and the UCI have looked at the spo sponsorship contracts, guarantees, budgets and again decided that Caja Rural-Seguros RGA maximum credibility.

The presence of the Caja Rural-Seguros RGA in the 2nd division gives them access to receive invitations to races like the Vuelta a Espana where they have participated three years in a row, the Giro d'Italia for which they were among 8 teams on the short list in 2014, and the Tour de France which they are unlikely to do in 2015. Furthermore, they may get invited to the important Spanish WorldTour races like the Vuetla al Pais Vasco, the Volta a Catalunya and the Clasics San Sebastian.

Notably, Caja Rural-Seguros RGA has received its license in the first call without appearing before the License Commission for the fifth year in a row.

In 2015, Caja Rural-Seguros RGA will be riding at the professional level for the 6th year. Currently, they have 19 riders of which 13 are Spanish and 5 have come from their own amateur team.

"For another year, the review by the UCI supports the work that we have done," manager Juanma Hernandez said. "Since 2010, we have been in the pro peloton but we never forget our amateur teams. The team continue to build its structure and our prestige in the cycling world grows due to our work and the way we ride in every race. 2015 will be another opportunity to further demonstrate our abilities and grow. We hope to start the year well and receive invitations to important races that allow our riders to grow and our fans to enjoy the big events."

On Friday, Caja Rural-Seguros RGA will gather for their first team meeting.