Nalini dresses Israel for first Grand Tour adventure

Overalmost 50 years of activity, passion has always moved Nalini topursue new challenges time after time, and boosted the creativity putin its “Made in Italy” garments, popular all over the World.

Whenthe 101st Giro d’Italia starts today, Friday 4th May from Jerusalem(Israel) with a 9.7 km individual time trial, Nalini will be makinghistory with Israel Cycling Academy Pro Continental team, in theabsolute debut of an Israeli cycling team in a Grand Tour.

Thepartnership between Nalini and Israel Cycling Academy started in2018. The team managed by Ran Margailot is equipped by theMantua-based company with a total outfit characterized by qualitymaterials and cutting-edge apparel technology.

“The drivefor new challenges has always been one of our strengths – Naliniowner Claudio Mantovani explained -. We were excited by the projectand professionalism of Israel Cycling Academy: they will be rookieson such a big stage like the Giro d’Italia, but we feel like theymight surprise many, and show off prominently over the three weeks.In addition, the “grand depart” from Jerusalem is a reason forpride and an extra boost to their motivations. From our side, Naliniwill try to put its long-time, top-level experience in pro cycling tothe service of Israel Cycling Academy.”

Israel CyclingAcademy will be at Giro d’Italia start with eight riders. BelgianBen Herman and Italian Kristian Sbaragli will be the two leaders, theformer looking at the mountain stages, the latter looking to featurein sprint finishes. Two-time Spanish National Champion Rubén Plazawill act as a protected stage hunter, in his quest to add a Girod’Italia win to his partial successes at the Tour de France andVuelta a España. Latvian Krists Neilands – who showed off on thePoggio at 2018 Milan-Sanremo – Australian Zakkari Dempster,Canadian Guillaume Boivin and Israeli Guy Niv and Guy Sagiv round outthe team’s line-up.

Theathletes from Israel Cycling Academy at the Giro d’Italia willcount of Nalini’s Team Pro line apparel, a custom cycling wearcollection expressly conceived to match the pro riders’ needs. Thejersey and shorts are made with specific fabrics to deliveraerodynamic performance, ergonomic fit, breathability andantibacterial properties, as well as ensuring quick drying andmoisture expulsion. As traditional for Nalini, the team kits havebeen tailor-cut to ensure a perfect fit for every rider, and everyathlete could make his own pad selection: Nalini supports the teamthroughout the season with new products and specific garments to faceevery weather condition.

Nalini supplied Israel CyclingAcademy team with a total outfit for races and training: along withshort sleeves jerseys, the line also includes bibshorts, caps,gloves, socks, shoecovers, bodysuits, and all the waterproof andwindproof garments. The whole Israel Cycling Academy look ischaracterized by the team’s official white and light bluecolors.

Those fans and active riders willing to don the IsraelCycling Academy colors will have the chance to do so, as the team’sreplicas will be available in the best cycling shops, online andoffline, with a global distribution.

An historical brand likeNalini is looking forward to join the first Israeli team’s debut ata Grand Tour. Doing it in Jerusalem will make it even more special.

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