With the end of the year fast approaching and the pro season getting underway soon after, Aqua Blue Sport is adding some new equipment sponsors. The Irish ProContinental cycling team is heading into its second season (All photos by Karen M Edwards)
Aqua Blue Sport unveils new equipment sponsors
Irish cycling team Aqua Blue Sport has unveiled its latest equipment sponsors. The cycling team has already confirmed it will ride the 3T Strada 1xAero bike in 2018.
And now it has unveiled much of the equipment that will go on those bikes. The SRAM Force 1 groupset is among the shiny new toys.
It will also use Selle San Marco saddles, Quarq DZero power meters and Speedplay Zero pedals.
Team owner Rick Delaney said he was delighted to be working with such established brands.
“As the first Irish Pro Continental cycling team ours is a relentless pursuit: to be the best we can be,” he said.
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“Through partnerships that bring cutting edge technology into the heart of professional bike racing we state our claim as a progressive force in cycling.
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“Together we believe we are paving the way in technological innovation in professional cycling. (We) feel confident these partnerships will help propel the team to a successful 2018.”
Selle San Marco marketing manager Paolo Frison said: “We are developing new products and trying to find the best solution for every single rider. But this is just the beginning.
“I believe we are aligned because we are very fresh and keen on innovation. It’s a great challenge to take on together and a good synergy to push our brand and strategies.”
European road marketing manager for Quarq’s parent company SRAM; Géraldine Bergeron said: “(It is) a forward-thinking team that proved to be very competitive in their first year in the peloton,” she said.
“With new talented riders... Quarq is excited to help Aqua Blue Sport grow and reach their long-term goals.”
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