31 Jan 2025
Establishing itself as one of the leading teams in the international mountain bike competition scene. With a combination of experience, talent, and potential, the team will compete in the most demanding races on the calendar, aiming for great results and maintaining its place in the elite of XCM and stage races.
Cannondale-ISB Sport boasts a strong and balanced team, made up of athletes from different nationalities, all bringing a high level of competition and experience in long-distance events:
Peeter Pruus (Estonia) and Riccardo Chiarini (Italy): A pair of true endurance race specialists. Pruus, former European marathon champion, and Chiarini, with a long-standing career in elite MTB, form a reliable duo to fight for top positions. They know well the challenges of riding the ABR trails and how to manage the difficulty of each stage, a key advantage in the battle for the top spots.
Martí Aran (Spain) and Jorge Lamiel (Spain): Two cyclists representing national talent who will bring strength to the team. With excellent work ethic and adaptability to all types of terrain, they will be key in the team’s strategies. As young national prospects, this will be their first ABR experience, aiming to make a mark in the elite and prove they can compete with the best.
Mónica Calderón (Colombia) and Tessa Kortekaas (Netherlands): An explosive combination of power and endurance. Calderón has already made a name for herself in the ABR with outstanding performances in previous editions, while Kortekaas has shown her versatility in adapting to the demanding Andalusian course. Together, they form a duo that promises to be a strong contender in the women’s ranking.
Stephanie Walter (Germany) and Costanza Fasolis (Italy): Experience and consistency define this pair, who already know the challenges of ABR. Walter, with her ability to maintain a steady pace in the toughest stages, and Fasolis, known for her aggressiveness on the climbs, come with the ambition to improve on their previous results and solidify themselves as an unbeatable duo on the more technical sections.
Cannondale-ISB Sport arrives determined to fight for top positions in every stage. With a demanding course designed to test the best bikers in the world, the team will need to demonstrate its strength and strategy to overcome technical terrain, steep climbs, and a high level of competition.
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