With an earlier announcement of their joint UCI Continental team sponsorship, SARIS and ROUVY are opening a qualifying virtual race week for riders wanting to fight for the chance to get into the pro circuit and fill two vacant positions in the team roster.
The newly rebranded team is looking to support and develop young talent. Starting this Saturday January 29th, the roster selection will partly take place through open online races, giving more riders from around the world an opportunity to participate.
Currently the SARIS ROUVY Sauerland Team is looking to fill two roster spots. Qualification will happen through an online four-part race series on ROUVY, where four finalists will be chosen.
The final selection will take place at an in-person team camp in March in Girona, Spain.
“I am excited to see the contenders from all corners of the world,” said Petr Samek, CEO of ROUVY. “What was not possible in the past is becoming a reality today due to the new level of technology. It is interesting how the competing riders standing will be against the historic pros’ results on the ROUVY leaderboards.”
Frank Schreiner, Saris Head of Marketing, Europe, said “In addition to the expertise of SARIS, ROUVY, and the current Sauerland team management, other jury members will include former pro cyclist and Sport Director of the Deutschland Tour, Fabian Wegmann.”
4-stage qualification races
- Jan 29 – Pro-Chaser Qualification TT #1 – 12:00 and 19:00 CET
- Feb 5 – Pro-Chaser Qualification #2 – 12:00 CET
- Feb 12 – Pro-Chaser Qualification #3 – 12:00 CET
- Feb 19 – Pro-Chaser Qualification TT #4 – 12:00 CET
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