Shimano and Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) have extended their partnership for an additional four years, now running until the end of 2028.
The extended collaboration between the Japan-based bike accessories group and France-based event organiser will continue to cover some of the most prestigious events in the UCI WorldTour cycling calendar. This includes grand tours such as the Tour de France, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, La Vuelta, and La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es.
Additionally, it encompasses classics such as Paris-Roubaix, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, La Flèche Wallonne, and Paris-Tours, alongside popular amateur events like L’Étape du Tour de France and Roc d’Azur CIC.
Christian Prudhomme, Tour de France Director, said “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Shimano, a key player in both professional and amateur cycling. Their technical expertise and commitment to innovation are essential assets for the success of the races we organize.
“Their professionalism ensures optimal and fair conditions for all riders. This renewal reflects the mutual trust we have in each other.”
Shimano’s partnership with A.S.O. originally began with the grand tour, La Vuelta, and was expanded in 2021 to include the world’s most well-known grand tour, the Tour de France and various Spring Classic races.
One of the key elements of the collaboration is Shimano’s Neutral Service program. Over the course of a year, Shimano Neutral Service supports riders in all of A.S.O. women’s and men’s races, covering over 560 race days in a season.
With over 20 years of experience, Shimano’s team is equipped to assist riders, no matter their teams’ equipment choices. Shimano’s blue Neutral Service cars and motorbikes are a familiar sight in A.S.O.’s WorldTour, continental, and women’s races, offering assistance to riders in the event of a crash or mechanical issue.
Yuzo Shimano – Executive Vice President, Bike Planning Department, Shimano, said “At Shimano, we believe that cycling is about the journey, not the destination. That’s why we are happy to extend our partnership with Amaury Sport Organization.
“Together, we will ensure that every rider on the road, competing at the highest levels, receive the same level of support and expertise that our mechanics and drivers possess, so they can achieve their goals.”
Shimano will support the following professional A.S.O. races:
- Tour de France
- Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
- La Vuelta
- La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es
- Paris-Roubaix
- Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift
- Liège-Bastogne-Liège
- Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes
- La Flèche Wallonne
- La Flèche Wallonne Femmes
- Critérium du Dauphiné
- Paris-Nice
- Paris Tours
- Arctic Race of Norway
- Volta Ciclista a Catalunya
- Classica San Sebastian
- Deutschland Deine Tour
- Eschborn-Frankfurt
- Vuelta al Pais Vasco (Itzulia Basque Country)
And the following amateur A.S.O. races:
- L’Étape du Tour de France
- Liège-Bastogne-Liège Challenge
- Paris-Nice Challenge
- Paris-Roubaix Challenge
- Roc d’Azur CIC
- Deutschland Tour Ride
- Eschborn-Frankfurt Ride
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