SRAM is extending its presence in the Italian market by opening a new Technical Service Support Center and consolidating the sales structure in Italy. The new Service Center is being developed in partnership with the Italian distributor Beltrami TSA S.r.l. and is located in the northern Italian city of Reggio …
Read More »Northern CC teams up with Torino-Nice Rally to help grow event
Northern Consultancy Co has announced its involvement in the Torino-Nice Rally, a premier bikepacking event set in the mountainous border region between France and Italy. Starting in early September each year, the first Torino-Nice Rally (TNR) took place in 2016. The rally is run in support of the Smart Shelter …
Read More »Asobi Ventures acquires majority stake in Cinelli and Columbus brands
Asobi Ventures has acquired a majority share in Gruppo Srl, the parent company of Italian bicycle manufacturer Cinelli and tube manufacturer Columbus. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. In partnership with Austin, TX-based Asobi Ventures, Cinelli and Columbus plan to expand their footprint with bike dealers globally while …
Read More »Bike Connection Agency collaborates with IAA Mobility for new event
Bike Connection Agency has announced its newest event in collaboration with IAA Mobility, Bike Connection Demo. The event is planned for 18th-19th June in Andalo, Dolomiti Paganella Bike resort, Italy. It will provide an all-categories media testing platform for every brand involved in the bicycle industry, including complete bicycles, parts …
Read More »Vittoria to develop cycling innovation centre with bike park next to HQ
Vittoria is to develop a cycling innovation centre with a bike park next to its headquarters and extended warehouse in Brembate, Italy. The €10 million investment will see the company premises grow from 10,000 to 40,000 square metres. The cycling innovation centre is set to explore the application of technologies, …
Read More »Sidi partners with Tao Geoghegan Hart
Tao Geoghegan Hart is to wear Sidi shoes for the 2021 season. He will kick off his racing calendar at Tour des Alpes Maritimes et du Var 19th February, where he intends to compete for the general classification. He will also make his Tour de France debut this summer as …
Read More »Selle Italia introduces X-TECH technology
Selle Italia is introducing X-TECH technology to its production process at its headquarters in Asolo, near Treviso. This will allow a range of products to be manufactured by an automated, robotic production plant. The new range will be made in Italy, which will avoid the company moving its production abroad …
Read More »Vittoria welcomes Italy’s Wise Equity as new shareholder and owner
Vittoria has welcomed the Italian fund Wise Equity as new shareholder and owner of the Vittoria Group. The current Dutch owners of the Vittoria Group, including the founder and president Rudie Campagne, bought the Italian company Vittoria Spa in 1990 when it was a small operation with less than 180 …
Read More »3T now back to work at Italian head office and factory
3T is now back to work at its Italian head office and factory in Bergamo. The company has safety measures in place, including wearing masks all day, people sitting spread out over the office, wearing gloves at lunch and cleaning desks, keyboards and door handles several times a day. In …
Read More »Milan to expand cycle paths after COVID-19 lockdown
Milan is to introduce a scheme to reallocate street space from cars to cycling and walking after the COVID-19 restrictions are eased. Local authorities have announced that 35 kilometres of streets will be made more accessible to cyclists and pedestrians over the coming months. The Strade Aperte plan aims to …
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