Source: press release
The first national Cross Country circuit announces the partnership with three major companies in the sector. Northwave Custom Project signs the six new leader jerseys.
March 4th is just around the corner, and so is the awaited debut of the 2017 edition of the Internazionali d'Italia Series. Verona and the Parco delle Colombare, scenario of the first edition of Verona MTB International, await the arrival of the best athletes of the cross country Italian and international Olympic Games, while the organizers of ASD Giomas finalize the final details for a race that promises to be spectacular.
Precisely in view of the first act of the 2017 edition, the Internazionali d'Italia Series announce the names of the three main partners of a year accompanied by great ambitions and expectations. Three important brands in the cycling industry such as Northwave, Shimano and FSA have chosen to believe in the main circuit of cross country at an Italian level, and to focus on CM Outdoor Events' mission to bring mountain biking close to the general public.
Both Shimano and FSA are global leading brands in the production of groupsets and components for all sectors of two-wheeled pedals, partners of some of the most important realities and athletes worldwide.
Northwave is a company that started from the province of Treviso to establish itself among the world leaders in the production of footwear, clothing and accessories for cycling. Partner over the years of athletes at the top of the road and MTB worlds with its technical footwear, Northwave will also show off the quality and technology developed in the field of technical clothing at the Internazionali d'Italia: the company from Onigo di Pederobba has in fact created , with the customized clothing project Custom Project, the new leader jerseys of the Internazionali d'Italia 2017.
Six "Performance 2" model jerseys with exclusive graphics, specially designed for the leaders of the six results: blue for the elite men's ranking leader, green for men under 23, red for junior men, fuchsia for elite women, purple for women under 23, blue for junior women.
“One year after the start of the new project linked to the Internazionali d'Italia Series, we are really proud to be able to work with partners of the level of Shimano, FSA and Northwave,” said Michele Mondini of CM Outdoor Events. “These are companies that have shown not only that they believe in this circuit, but that they deeply share the philosophy behind it, an aspect that is really important to us. With the support of companies of this type, we are sure we can take the Internazionali d'Italia Series even further. "
In addition to the support of the three main partners, Internazionali d'Italia has also met the trust of other important brands that will be present in the circuit as sponsors, partners of single stages or exhibitors in the new expo area, starting with important manufacturers of bikes like Trek and Lapierre.
THE VERONA MTB INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM
Saturday 4 March 2017
9:00 - 11:00 - Free practice of the route
11:40 - 11:55 - Appeal and call on the grid OPEN Female, Junior Male and Junior Female
12:00 - 13:30 - XCO International Competition of Italy - Open Female, Junior Male and Junior Female (awards ceremony to follow)
13:40 - 14:10 - Free practice of the route
14:15 - 14:30 - Appeal and call on the OPEN grid
14:30 - 16:00 - XCO Internazionali d'Italia Race - Men's Open (award ceremony to follow)
THE CALENDAR OF INTERNATIONAL OF ITALY SERIES 2017
March 4th 2017: Verona MTB International
12 March 2017: Milan "La Montagnetta"
2 April 2017: Delcar Trophy - Montichiari (BS)
9 April 2017: Marlene Südtirol Sunshine Race - Nalles (BZ)
3 June 2017: Courmayeur International (AO)
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