England and Sussex wicketkeeper-batsman Matt Prior has co-founded a new professional cycling team.
Prior is chief executive of ONE Pro Cycling, who were launched today with the aim of competing at UCI Continental level, the tier below Team Sky, but one above the UK domestic teams.
The 32-year-old said: "Cycling is a huge passion of mine and I am delighted to be setting up ONE Pro Cycling with a team of experienced and dedicated people.
"It will be a big challenge but one I'm thoroughly looking forward to. The group of riders we have is an exceptional one - not only because of the team's ability on the bike but also the spirit we have off it.
"We have a team that could potentially do something very special and that excites me."
The 12-rider squad is led by Yanto Barker, who is well-known on the UK circuit, and features a number or riders who came through the British Cycling set-up, including Jonny Bellis, Jon Mould and George Atkins.
Prior is recovering from surgery on his left Achilles late last summer, which shortened his 2014 season and involvement in the Investec Test Series with India.