Canyon has today announced it will sponsor the Pro Continental team Arkea-Samsic for the 2020 season and the team livery bikes have been revealed that will be raced by Warren Barguil, Nairo Quintana and Nacer Bouhanni.
Canyon has been sponsoring two Worldtour teams this year, Movistar and Katusha, but with the latter squad folding at the end of the year, the German bike brand has decided to throw its support at the promising Pro Continental team, one rank below World Tour.
The team will have the choice of the Aeroad, Ultimate and Speedmax bike models.
"Professional cycling drives Canyon as a company and as a brand. Our engagement in the pro peloton motivates us to always think innovatively, to push the boundaries of technology and engineering and put all our knowledge, experience and expertise into creating class-leading, race-winning bikes. And working with the world’s best teams and athletes is vital in achieving that.” explains Roman Arnold, Founder and CEO of Canyon Bicycles on the recent announcement.
“I can’t wait to start collaborating with Arkea-Samsic, because they are a team who share our own singular focus – dedicating everything to achieving great things. With Warren Barguil, Nairo Quintana and Nacer Bouhanni, we’ve got a talented line-up for the coming season who will be bringing a huge depth of talent, experience, and leadership to the road.”
Emmanuel Hubert, General Manager of Arkea-Samsic adds: “We’ve signed a two-year deal with Canyon – an innovative, proven brand with years of experience on the professional circuit. This partnership will allow our riders to benefit from Canyon’s world-class, cutting-edge bikes and tech from the start of 2020. We’re really proud and excited to be able to work so closely with an industry leader like Canyon and to represent them in the pro racing ranks.
"Canyon has racing in their DNA and are constantly striving to hone and perfect their bikes and technology. Working together with them only strengthens our status as a strong team with big ambitions for the future, and the desire to secure big results at the world’s biggest races."
It's getting to that time of year when team news starts to dominate the headlines ahead of the new season, and there'll likely be lots of newly livered bikes so stay tuned for more.
I don't believe this to be the case with TVP. On previous submissions I've had several confirmations that NIPs were sent. I don't believe they...
This story reminds me of those blocks in London where the affordable housing flats have their own entrance and lifts round the back...
re Cycling filmmaker makes final journey on bicycle-drawn hearse Chapeau, may the wind always be at your back.
Long serving Mitre member here, hi. It's become a truly awful club in recent years and for numerous different reasons....
Re Since you asked so nicely... Now you know me Dan, I rarely have strong opinions on anything Thanks Dude, made my morning
But he's saying that Brompton can't thrive because they can't get the materials they need. Yet another UK company that will end up abroad because...
Do you still have a grudge against the Spanish for the Armada as well?
Looking at the photo and thinking about litter picks I have been on, the person would have been wearing hi viz....
Exactly. I had the same reply which did not address my complaint. Totally patronising twaddle.
I wonder if the 'new' showroom will carry on Ribbles' unenviable reputation for customer service. As in, once you wheel it out of the door, they...