question: Write a short essay about the history and achievements of the Vacansoleil-DCM cycling team. The essay should be exactly two paragraphs long and use no comma.
answer: Vacansoleil-DCM was a professional road cycling team based in the Netherlands. Founded in 2005 as P3 Transfer-Batavus it eventually became Vacansoleil-DCM in 2009 when the Dutch holiday company Vacansoleil became its main sponsor. The team was known for its aggressive racing style and willingness to take risks which often made for exciting performances in various cycling tours. It quickly rose through the ranks to become a UCI ProTeam which allowed it to participate in prestigious races such as the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España. This elevation in status marked a significant achievement for the team as it competed against the world's top cycling squads.
  
  Throughout its existence Vacansoleil-DCM achieved several notable successes. In 2011 the team won a stage at the Tour de France with Johnny Hoogerland earning the combativity award for his relentless effort despite a crash caused by a media car. That same year the team also impressed in other major races with standout performances by riders like Wout Poels and Thomas De Gendt. De Gendt's third-place finish in the 2012 Giro d'Italia further highlighted the team's potential on the world stage. Despite its achievements the team disbanded in 2013 due to sponsorship challenges leaving behind a legacy of daring racing and memorable moments in cycling history.