This marks a new step in the partnership between Vittoria and the UCI, following the announcement that the Italian tire and tube manufacturer is strengthening its support of the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships by moving from official partner to main partner of the event for 2024 and 2025.
The extension of Vittoria's partnership with the UCI, which now also includes BMX Racing and gravel, represents a further investment by Vittoria within the off-road cycling community.
Source: press release
The next UCI BMX Racing World Championships will be held in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA, from May 12 to 18, while the 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships will take place in the province of Flemish Brabant, Belgium, on the 5th and 6th. October.
UCI President David Lappartient said: “We are delighted with Vittoria's strengthening commitment to our off-road disciplines. Already a valued mountain bike partner for the past three years, the Italian manufacturer will now also support BMX and gravel racing in the respective UCI World Championships. In addition to bringing benefits to these two events, this extension also demonstrates the global attractiveness of the two disciplines, the first included in the Olympic Games program and the second rapidly expanding."
Vittoria President and CEO Stijn Vriends said: “We are very pleased to extend our long-term partnership with UCI to the BMX and Gravel segments. We are excited to bring performance and excitement to races and support cyclists with our advanced bicycle tire technology!”
