The Italian company tailors the race apparel of Israel Cycling Academy Pro Continental Team, in line to make an historical debut at the 101st Giro d’Italia starting today, Friday May 4th, in Jerusalem
Over almost 50 years of activity, passion has always moved Nalini to pursue new challenges time after time, and boosted the creativity put in its “Made in Italy” garments, popular all over the World.
When the 101st Giro d’Italia starts today, Friday 4th May from Jerusalem (Israel) with a 9.7 km individual time trial, Nalini will be making history with Israel Cycling Academy Pro Continental team, in the absolute debut of an Israeli cycling team in a Grand Tour.
The partnership between Nalini and Israel Cycling Academy started in 2018. The team managed by Ran Margailot is equipped by the Mantua-based company with a total outfit characterized by quality materials and cutting-edge apparel technology.
“The drive for new challenges has always been one of our strengths – Nalini owner Claudio Mantovani explained -. We were excited by the project and professionalism of Israel Cycling Academy: they will be rookies on such a big stage like the Giro d’Italia, but we feel like they might surprise many, and show off prominently over the three weeks. In addition, the “grand depart” from Jerusalem is a reason for pride and an extra boost to their motivations. From our side, Nalini will try to put its long-time, top-level experience in pro cycling to the service of Israel Cycling Academy.”
Israel Cycling Academy will be at Giro d’Italia start with eight riders. Belgian Ben Hermans and Italian Kristian Sbaragli will be the two leaders, the former looking at the mountain stages, the latter looking to feature in sprint finishes. Two-time Spanish National Champion Rubén Plaza will act as a protected stage hunter, in his quest to add a Giro d’Italia win to his partial successes at the Tour de France and Vuelta a España. Latvian Krists Neilands – who showed off on the Poggio at 2018 Milan-Sanremo – Australian Zakkari Dempster, Canadian Guillaume Boivin and Israeli Guy Niv and Guy Sagiv round out the team’s line-up.
The athletes from Israel Cycling Academy at the Giro d’Italia will count of Nalini’s Team Pro line apparel, a custom cycling wear collection expressly conceived to match the pro riders’ needs. The jersey and shorts are made with specific fabrics to deliver aerodynamic performance, ergonomic fit, breathability and antibacterial properties, as well as ensuring quick drying and moisture expulsion. As traditional for Nalini, the team kits have been tailor-cut to ensure a perfect fit for every rider, and every athlete could make his own pad selection: Nalini supports the team throughout the season with new products and specific garments to face every weather condition.
Nalini supplied Israel Cycling Academy team with a total outfit for races and training: along with short sleeves jerseys, the line also includes bibshorts, caps, gloves, socks, shoecovers, bodysuits, and all the waterproof and windproof garments. The whole Israel Cycling Academy look is characterized by the team’s official white and light blue colors.
Those fans and active riders willing to don the Israel Cycling Academy colors will have the chance to do so, as the team’s replicas will be available in the best cycling shops, online and offline, with a global distribution.
An historical brand like Nalini is looking forward to join the first Israeli team’s debut at a Grand Tour. Doing it in Jerusalem will make it even more special.
Castel d’Ario (Italy), May 4th, 2018
