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Sunday, December 1, 2024
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2024 Tour de France | 2024 Giro d'Italia
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Upcoming racing:
- December 15: Namur Cyclocross-Citadelcross
Latest completed racing:
- November 17: Flandriencross
- November 3: European Cyclocross Championships
- November 1: X20 Trofee Oudenaarde-Koppenbergcross
- October 27: Superprestige Overijse-Vlaamse Druivencross
- October 15 - 20: Tour of Guangxi
- October 20: Japan Cup Road Race
- October 20: Veneto Classic
- October 16: Giro del Veneto
- October 13: Chrono des Nations
Here’s the team’s news:
The athletes of the VF Group Bardiani-CSF Faizanè team will use De Rosa's flagship model, the Settanta. The historic manufacturer from Cusano Milanino has chosen an elegant and aggressive design for this bike, featuring the exclusive SuperBlack color scheme. Designed by the Pininfarina style and design center, the Settanta is a true technological marvel: the frame is made of high-modulus carbon, evenly and progressively distributed, while the rear triangle features 12K carbon with a visible texture.
The De Rosa Settanta
The athletes will have access to a top-of-the-line bicycle equipped with the Campagnolo Super Record Wireless groupset and Bora Ultra WTO wheels. The saddles, customized to meet the specific needs of each rider, will be supplied by Selle SMP. The integrated handlebar will be the Vision Metron 5D Evo. Completing the setup are the Bryton S800 cycling computer, Favero Assioma Duo pedals with power meters, Elite Custom Race Plus bottle cages, and Vittoria Corsa tires.
Cristiano De Rosa, who runs the company alongside his brother Danilo, stated:
"We made a simple stylistic choice, but one that required a great deal of effort. The color might seem easy to achieve, but getting this deep black effect, which we call Superblack, involved significant challenges in sourcing the right paints. We are proud of the result achieved with this bike and wish the Reverberi family team the best for the 2025 season on our bikes."
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Equipment:
Frame: De Rosa Settanta
Groupset: Campagnolo Super Record Wireless
Saddle: Selle SMP
Bike computer: Bryton S800
Bottle Cages: Elite Custom Race Plus
Tires: Vittoria Corsa
Pedals: Favero Assioma Duo with Power Meter
Handlebars: Vision Metron 5D Evo
Wheels: Campagnolo Bora Ultra WTO
Number Holder: WhatsBike
Handlebar Tape: De Rosa
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The team posted this:
After five successful years, Martijn Redegeld, Head of Nutrition at Team Visma | Lease a Bike, is bidding farewell to the world of cycling. He will continue his career in football, taking on a new role at Ajax Football Club.
Redegeld has been an invaluable asset to Team Visma | Lease a Bike. Working closely with the performance department and The Athletes Foodcoach team, he elevated the team’s nutrition strategy to a new level. This approach became a vital component of the squad’s performance.
“I’ve had a wonderful time with this team and am deeply grateful for the fantastic collaboration with all the riders and staff. Together, we achieved significant success, and nutrition became an essential part of that. I’m proud that it has now become a foundational pillar within the team,” Redegeld shared.
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His move to Ajax presents a new challenge in a different sport. “I hope to make the same impact in football. At Ajax, I see that opportunity, and I’m excited to take it on,” said Redegeld.
Richard Plugge, CEO of Team Visma | Lease a Bike, added: “We are thankful for Martijn’s dedication and innovation over the past years. He brought nutrition to the core of our performance, and it will remain a crucial part of our team. It’s inspiring to see other sports, like football, recognize and adopt our expertise.”
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