European runner-up. Twice. In both the Short Track (XCC) and the Olympic Cross-country (XCO). Juri Zanotti wrapped up the European Championships in Rivera (Monteceneri), in Switzerland’s Ticino region, with two outstanding silver medals around his neck. Only Charlie Aldridge managed to beat him in both races—by just two seconds in the XCC and 12 seconds in the XCO. For Zanotti, it marks arguably the finest result of his Elite career so far and perfectly reflects the steady pr

The Italian XCO champion's jersey will remain in the Wilier-Vittoria MTB Factory Team for another year. Simone Avondetto delivered a commanding performance to win the Italian National Championships on the Montello, capping off a day in which the team dominated the racing from start to finish. The Piedmont rider made his move from the opening laps, breaking away alongside teammate and defending champion Luca Braidot. As the race unfolded, Avondetto forged ahead on his own, whi

The Wilier-Vittoria MTB Factory Team heads into its short summer break with plenty to smile about. At the latest round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Series in Pal Arinsal, Andorra, the Italian squad once again established itself among the leading teams, consistently battling at the front throughout the weekend. Simone Avondetto delivered another impressive performance, finishing 6th in the XCC before backing it up with 5th place in the XCO. Joining him on the front row of Su