The IPCT (International Professional Cycling Teams) was created in 2006 by 17 of the 18 UCI ProTour teams. It is a GIE whose aim is to represent the 17 teams in all matters of common interests. The HQ, based in Brussels is run by Gerrit Middag, who previously worked for the UCI.
The 17 current (2008 season) members are : Ag2r–La Mondiale, Astana, Caisse d'Epargne, Bouygues Télécom, Cofidis, Crédit Agricole, Euskaltel–Euskadi, Gerolsteiner, Lampre, Liquigas, Silence–Lotto, Quick-Step, Rabobank, Saunier Duval–Scott, Team CSC, Team High Road, Team Milram.
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