Marco Aurelio Fontana has revealed his future. Tonight in Milan, in the splendid setting of the Deus Ex Machina Café, the London 2012 XCO Olympic bronze medalist talked about his projects to the press and, through a direct social network, he satisfied the curiosity of the many fans who could not wait to discover his plans for 2019. «It's one of the best moments of my career, I'm finally at the center of my project and I can do what I think is right today. It is a choice made with awareness, a strong cut with the past but necessary to continue to transmit my passion. It's been a long way, this is a project that started a long time ago, first in my head and then on paper, among my notebooks, pages written and drawn over the years that today become a reality "he began after the screening of a video emotional that sees him riding a Focus Jam2.
«Joy of riding is my motto, my mood. Research, study and create contents to then share them touching many topics from educational to adventure through the racing world. Races have always attracted me in a very strong way and I certainly won't stop competing in them now, only that my focus will be shifted to more gravity competitions and mainly "E" without neglecting my story, the cross country. I will race the E-Enduro series and I will participate in some stages of the WES and E-EWR going to develop the product and help these series grow as there are so many new things starting from the regulations» he announced with enthusiasm.
After 23 seasons, 13 national titles, 3 team relay world championships, one European team relay championship, two European bronze medals, one world bronze and one Olympic bronze, countless World Cup editions and 3 Olympics played, the Prorider did not speak of the end of a chapter, but one more step in his path characterized by the love for two wheels.
To stay close to the community, he studied Social Rides in collaboration with RedBull.com. «Sharing the bike with other riders remains fundamental. I will go in search of places, places, trails on which to cycle. Once I have found the path I like best, I will invite enthusiasts to ride together. I will touch the World of the UCI World Cup on the occasion of the Italian stage in Val di Sole, I will ride a motorcycle with Deus' friends and I will travel to the coolest and most interesting events on the bike scene and beyond ».
Marco's ideas will materialize in a busy calendar made up of races, bike and motorsport events, meetings with fans and social rides. «I have to thank all my partners for understanding my philosophy and my way of interpreting the bike and consequently giving me the flexibility to give shape to this desire that I had in mind for so many years. There are new objectives and goals to be achieved with perseverance and commitment, perhaps more than before, but with very strong stimuli that will bring out the best in me. I conclude by saying that I will do all this with style, with my style. Attention to detail, elegance in the bike and in the look, quality communication. I've always thought that if you can dream it, you can do it. "
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