Gear Break: Miche: A new WorldTour era, take that KOM with Wahoo ELEMNT ACE, start your 2025 Passoni project, prestigious award to Campagnolo app app MyCampy 3.0, from training to triumph: GripGrab announces partnerships with Team Visma | Lease A Bike and UNO-X Mobility for 2025 and Wilier launch of “battle against time”.
Miche: A New WorldTour Era
Miche Backs Groupama – FDJ Cycling Team as official sponsor
The Pink, the Yellow, and the Red of the Grand Tours, the dust of the Strade Bianche, the Walls of Flanders, and the cobblestones of Paris-Roubaix, will shape Miche’s 2025, a year set to be filled with challenges on the grand stage of the World Tour races.
The San Vendemiano-based company, a benchmark in the cycling world, is the new technical partner of the Groupama – FDJ Cycling Team for the 2025 season, supplying wheels and components from the Race Division range, a line designed to meet the needs of professional riders.
Together, Miche and Groupama-FDJ will write a new chapter in history, pushing the boundaries of performance and innovation, driven by a shared passion.
Two cycling excellences united by a shared vision
Gregory Girard, General Manager of Miche, announces the commencement of a technical sponsorship agreement between the San Vendemiano Veneto-based company and the French Groupama–FDJ Cycling Team. This is a strong commitment from both parties, united by a common goal: to be top players in the cycling World Tour circuit.
Gregory Girard, General Manager of Miche says: “It is with great pride that we become the technical partner of the World Tour team Groupama – FDJ Cycling Team, providing our wheels. These wheels have become one of the core products for our company, and they are already giving us a lot of fulfillment in terms of sales. This is a crucial milestone for the Miche brand: for the first time, our wheels will be used by a World Tour Team, a goal we’ve achieved by dedicating many resources to improving the product, through several wind tunnel testing sessions and numerous on-road tests carried out with professional riders. However, this is just the first step: our goal, in addition to raising the prestige of the Miche brand, is to further elevate the level of our product.”
A top-tier technical partner
From the very first meeting, the Groupama – FDJ Cycling Team was deeply impressed by the quality of Miche products, recognizing in them a unique opportunity for customization and adaptation to the specific needs of the riders. Thanks to this partnership, Miche is able to offer highly performing solutions designed to meet the demands of a world-class team.
Thierry Cornec, Managing Director of the Groupama – FDJ Cycling Team says: “I am delighted to partner the Groupama FDJ Cycling Team with a brand as iconic as Miche. From day 1 the main goal of both was to work side by side to leverage our expertise and feedback to further refine their high-performance products. Miche is not simply participating, but is here to deeply support the team to win the biggest international races and our entire team embraces this challenge”.
Tailored to the needs of professional riders
Miche, an Italian excellence in the cycling industry, stands out for its specialized approach to design and production. With its entirely Italian design hub in San Vendemiano, the company operates vertically, ensuring full control over every stage of production. This structure enables the creation of tailor-made solutions for teams and athletes, meeting specific needs while optimizing performance, reliability, and design.
Jeremy Roy, Technical Director of the Groupama – FDJ Cycling Team says: “Our partnership with Miche begins with their renowned wheelsets, the cornerstone of our agreement. However, it extends beyond this to encompass other innovative components that, when integrated, we believe will significantly elevate our team’s performance, Miche’s deep-rooted understanding of cycling will be instrumental in propelling our team to new heights. Moreover, Miche’s in-house production capabilities is a key factor in forging this collaboration. Their ability to tailor components to the specific needs of each rider will enable us to optimize performance and consistently achieve superior results. This partnership will also facilitate the co-development of new products, further solidifying our competitive edge.”
Defining a new era for WorldTour cycling
Miche’s Race Division product line offers a range of top-tier wheels and components. From climbs to sprints and time trials, Miche products are designed to deliver maximum performance with a strong focus on aerodynamic efficiency and engineering.
Gregory Girard, General Manager of Miche says:
“We are already working with the team on new developments and improvements to the current solutions and designing new products that we will then bring to the broader market. We are confident that this partnership will allow us to forge new commercial collaborations, both in markets where we are not yet present and in those where we are already well-established. We look forward to seeing the Groupama – FDJ Cycling Team riders use our wheels in the most important UCI calendar races and wish them the best of luck for the 2025 season”.
In the 2025 season, the Groupama – FDJ Cycling Team riders will be racing with products from Miche’s RD range. The Kleos family of wheels will be the standout technical feature of the equipment: from the lightweight RD 36, designed for climbers, to the high-profile RD 62 for high speeds, and the all round RD 50. For time trials, the team will have access to the disc Crono RD and the three-spoke wheel SPX3 front wheel. The team will also use the new X1 RD chainring, RD axles, and bike computer mounts. The 2025 Tour Down Under will mark the debut of the collaboration between Miche and the Groupama – FDJ Cycling Team. A must-see event for all cycling enthusiasts.
- More info at: www.miche.it.
Take that KOM with Wahoo ELEMNT ACE
Start your 2025 Passoni Project
As the new year approaches, it brings with it fresh opportunities and exciting new projects.
Following an incredible 2024—and a short break—the Passoni team will return in 2025 to continue crafting the world’s most beautiful titanium bicycles with the same dedication and artistry.
As we look ahead to the new season, we invite you to explore the possibility of starting a new project with us—perhaps the beginning of your dream build.
Prestigious Award to Campagnolo app app MyCampy 3.0
The Red Dot Award celebrates excellence in design and confirms the quality and utility of this digital tool.
This prestigious accolade was awarded to the app to enable its electronic bike components to be easily and intuitively managed directly from your smartphone.
How does the bike’s electronic groupset app work?
Just a few days ago, we released the new version of MyCampy 3.0, available for both Android and iOS, which allows all of the Campagnolo bike components to communicate with each other: the control levers, derailleur, electronic groupset, gear ratios, and the powermeter are all monitored via detailed, analytical graphs and icons which are simple and easy to read.
From Training to Triumph: GripGrab announces partnerships with Team Visma | Lease A Bike and UNO-X Mobility for 2025
GripGrab, a leader in premium cycling apparel and accessories, proudly announces its partnerships with Team Visma | Lease A Bike and UNO-X Mobility as the official supplier for gloves and shoe covers for 2025. These collaborations bring GripGrab’s cutting-edge weatherproof gear to two exceptional cycling teams, equipping them for both training and racing in the toughest conditions.
A shared commitment to excellence
Both Team Visma | Lease A Bike and UNO-X Mobility are renowned for their dedication to cycling excellence and impressive achievements. These partnerships underline GripGrab’s philosophy that success is built during rigorous training sessions as much as on race day.
“We are thrilled to partner with Team Visma | Lease A Bike and UNO-X Mobility to equip their riders with gear designed for the toughest conditions,” said Martin Krøyer, CEO of GripGrab. “These collaborations highlight our shared passion for cycling and our commitment to empowering riders throughout their journey. Our mantra, Ride All Year, reflects our dedication to supporting athletes who demand the best from their equipment, no matter the weather.”
Gear designed for champions
Both teams will rely on GripGrab’s high-performance products, including:
- Weatherproof gloves and shoe covers: Providing protection, comfort and grip during training sessions in cold, wet and windy conditions.
- Custom-designed race day gloves: Combining professional functionality with team-specific designs to ensure top performance and unity on the starting line.
Partnering with Team Visma | Lease A Bike
Team Visma | Lease A Bike, celebrated for their relentless pursuit of excellence, will benefit from GripGrab’s innovative products designed to withstand year-round riding challenges. Mathieu Heijboer, Head of Performance at Team Visma | Lease A Bike, shared his enthusiasm: “It is essential for our riders to rely on equipment that supports them in every situation. GripGrab supplies us with gloves and shoe covers that ensure grip, warmth and comfort in the most challenging conditions. With this partner, we take our equipment to the next level.”
Partnering with UNO-X Mobility
As a Scandinavian team with a strong Nordic identity, UNO-X Mobility’s riders face demanding training sessions in harsh weather conditions. Thor Hushovd, General Manager of UNO-X Mobility, emphasised the importance of this collaboration: “We are excited to have a Scandinavian partner joining the team. GripGrab’s commitment to quality and functionality aligns perfectly with our values. Reliable gear during training is crucial for maintaining focus and performing at our best, and we’re confident GripGrab’s products will give us an edge in all aspects of the sport.”
Several of the UNO-X Mobility riders also expressed their excitement to be getting GripGrab on board as sponsor. Rider Søren Wærenskjold says: “I’m looking forward to using GripGrab gear. For us northern riders, it is crucial to have warm hands and feet during training. GripGrab’s products are important for us riders who train in cold winter climates.”
Inspiring the cycling community
The partnerships between GripGrab, Team Visma | Lease A Bike, and UNO-X Mobility represent a fusion of innovation, excellence and a shared Scandinavian heritage. Together, they aim to set new standards for performance while inspiring riders worldwide to embrace the preparation and passion that drive the sport forward.
About GripGrab
GripGrab is a Danish brand specialising in premium, timeless cycling apparel and accessories. Known for its dedication to functionality, comfort and style, GripGrab equips riders with the gear they need to perform at their best in all conditions.
For more information about GripGrab, Team Visma | Lease A Bike and UNO-X Mobility, view this article which features a Q&A with GripGrab CEO Martin Krøyer:
www.gripgrab.com.
- More info at: www.gripgrab.com.
Wilier Launch of “Our Battle Against Time”
We are proud to present you “Our battle against time”, an intense and engaging documentary that takes you on the incredible journey we embarked on to shape our fastest bike ever: Supersonica SLR.
In just 25 minutes, we’ve condensed nine months of hard work, the total duration of this ambitious project. Images and voices of the protagonists will immerse you in the relentless pursuit of speed, innovation, and pure performance, demonstrating once again the importance of close collaboration with World Tour athletes and teams.
Together with Stefan Küng and the Groupama – FDJ Performance Centre, we brought to life our most challenging and ambitious project yet. Months of intense work culminated in Stefan Küng’s first thrilling World Tour victory.
- More info at: www.wilier.com.
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