The meeting took place in the presence of some sponsors (GT, 3U Vision, TIG), the Mayor of Imola Marco Panieri and the athletes who will race for AB Gravity Team, competitive competitions on various fronts in the Enduro MTB discipline. DS Gioiellieri Fabio presented the athletes and the seasonal objectives.
Source: press release
For the first time in its history, the Imola team will race nationally, regionally and internationally.
With the Force Carbon LE supplied by GT Bicycles Italia, customized by EXT Shox, 4 athletes will compete in the world cup (EDR – UCI) in the six stages which will all take place in Europe.
The Elite team will be made up of Saccon Matteo, Tortora Daniel, Scarpetti Lorenzo and Melloni Matteo. The fifth GT EXT sponsored athlete, Cesari Lorenzo, being in the Student category, will compete in the Italian Enduro Series (IES) and in the Senators Cup.
Another 8 athletes will be involved at a national and regional level, not to mention a dozen rookies who will begin their competitive adventure this year.
Below are the 8 athletes mentioned: UNDER 23 Bosi Matteo, Naldi Simone, Sartoni Thomas, Sartoni Matteo – BEGINNERS Foschi Thomas, Landini Giona – STUDENTS Montefiori Edoardo, Cornacchione Leonardo.
The objectives are to stay at the national top, as demonstrated from 2019 to today, and bring home a tricolor jersey at the CI Absolute which will take place on the Island of Elba at the beginning of October.
A fundamental piece in the technical field has been added to the AB Gravity Team staff: Coach Casadei Nicola, former federal coach, who will follow the main athletes throughout the season.
Given the commitment made, the support of the sponsors is fundamental.
GT, EXT, MAXXIS, CICLOPROMO, TECHNOMOUSSE, RESERVE, ARIETE, JUST1, GALFER, TIG, 3U VISION, MOROTTI, MAFRA are some of the partners that will support AB Gravity Team this season.