Cycling accessories brands Vision and FSA have confirmed their sponsorship of a range of pro cycling teams for the 2018 race season with their top of the range components including handlebars, wheels, stems, seatposts and the K-Force WE wireless groupset. Both global cycling component brands are supporting four WorldTour teams alongside Pro Continental, Continental and women’s professional cycling teams.
The WorldTour teams sponsored by Vision and FSA this year are: Astana Pro Team, Bahrain–Merida Pro Cycling Team, EF Education First-Drapac and Team LottoNL–Jumbo.
Sponsored UCI Professional Continental teams are: Burgos-BH, Euskadi Basque Country–Murias, Israel Cycling Academy, NIPPO Vini Fantini, Team Novo Nordisk, UnitedHealthcare, Vital Concept and UCI Women’s Cycling Team – Cylance Pro Cycling.
UCI Continental teams are: Fundación Euskadi, Jelly Belly powered by Maxxis and Team One Pro Cycling.
Maurizio Bellin, General Manager of FSA and Vision Europe said “Vision and FSA have always believed in the importance of sponsorship and strive to develop strong partnerships with each team. Feedback from professional athletes riding the most demanding races is very precious, increasing visibility and awareness of our products as well as showcasing how well they can perform at the highest level.”
Vision and FSA will supply sponsored teams with products for a variety of race scenarios, from the demanding cobbles of the classics to the white roads of the Strade Bianche. Product will include FSA stems and seatpost, cranksets including KForce WE, Integrated Metron 5D and 4D and Trimax Carbon SI J-Bend Handlebars, plus Metron Disc 81 SL TUB and 55 SL TUB wheels.
