Two of Synergy Baku’s key riders, Matej Mugerli and Ioannis Tamouridis, have extended their deals with the team until the end of 2016. 34 year old Mugerli was third in the team’s home race, Tour d’Azerdbaijan, and Tamouridis has ridden at WorldTour level with Euskaltel.

“I am really looking forward to starting next season and have already started with my training,” Mugerli said. “After our first team meeting in December we will know more about the plans for the year. I’m sure it will be another successful one.”

Team manager David McQuaid said the two riders were important in the development of the team. “With Mugerli and Tamouridis the balance is perfect, we do not have a squad too full of mentors but instead with these two professionals there exists a very special balance between mentoring and performing. It became a boost to other riders in the team when these guys were listed on the team sheet, and I have no doubt that this will become evident again during the 2016 season.”