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The new Bianchi Oltre to make its debut in Argentina

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Published on Friday, 14 January 2011 09:44

Written by Luca Salvatelli

2011 road racing season is just around the corner and Bianchi is ready to start a new challenge in the peloton alongside with the Androni Giocattoli team.

Androni’s riders will officially use for the first time their special Bianchi Oltre at the up-coming Tour de San Luis in Argentina, from January 17 to 23. Following the team's training camp held in Italy early in December, the Argentinian stage-race will be the official debut for the Oltre high-end model. The feedback from the riders is already very good as they all confirmed that the frame is particularly rigid and easy to ride. They also were impressed by the new aero shape design that makes the Oltre truly aggressive.

The Androni team, managed by Gianni Savio, placed 17th overall in the 2010 UCI World Ranking after taking rewarding results in the major competitions across all the Continents, which means it is one of the most successful teams in the world. The new squad is determined to continue the winning streak in 2011 and is expected to be in the action at the Giro d’Italia.

Bianchi believe experience comes from racing activity, which means the Tour de San Luis will be key to get the very first important feedback from the riders under demanding conditions and stress. In fact the Androni Giocattoli team will help Bianchi to develop and improve its products through close collaboration throughout the whole season.

The Androni team will line-up in Argentina Jose Serpa, Angel Vicioso, Giairo Ermeti, Roberto Ferrari, Luca Solari and Jackson Rodriguez, while a second group - including Italian climber Emanuele Sella, will contest the Tour de Langkawi (Malaysia) from January 23 to February 1. The European debut will be in Italy at the Giro della Provincia di Reggio Calabria (January 28-30) with Francesco Ginanni in the line-up.