Team DSM partner up with premium tyre brand, Vittoria, for 2021

For 2021, the team has partnered up with the established premium tyre brand, Vittoria. With their blend of world class products and high-quality research and development facilities, which produces premium racing tyres for all performance levels, they fit in well with the team's ethos of always looking for ways to improve.

2021 Team DSM R&D expert Piet Rooijakkers explained: “We’re excited to begin our partnership with Vittoria and equip our bikes in 2021 with their premium, high-end quality and reliable tyres. They’re very experienced and we’re looking forward to combining our scientific approach and insight with their years of knowledge and expertise. Using their high technology and performance Corsa tubular and tubeless-ready tyres, which are best suited to specific road race conditions, will help our riders to push themselves to the maximum.”

Stijn Vriends, President & CEO of Vittoria added: "We are delighted to announce our partnership with one of the most exciting World Tour teams. The Team’s Keep Challenging philosophy which is focused on better teamwork to speed up the implementation of innovations is very appealing to us. We look forward to working closely with the Team’s experts and scientists on new product developments which can enhance the performance of elite riders on the road."

About Vittoria:
Vittoria is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of bicycle tyres with an annual production of more than 7 million tyres and 900,000 high performance tubulars and cotton tyres. Vittoria research & development center develops tyres at all levels through constant innovation. In 2015, Vittoria launched the only tyres in the world with graphene. Prior to the advanced development of graphene, there was always the requirement of choosing between optimizing, or aiming at, speed, grip, durability and puncture protection. Effectively, the introduction of graphene in tyres allows for natural material barriers of rubber to be removed. This means that there is no longer the need for such compromises between speed, grip, durability and puncture resistance.

Team DSM team up with innovative head unit and watch manufacturer Wahoo for 2021

In 2021 Team DSM are excited to team up with the leading Fitness technology company, Wahoo. The incredible performance level, in terms of weight and aerodynamics, of their products will help to give the team a competitive advantage against their opposition at the highest level where every watt saved counts. Simple and intuitive interfaces across the Wahoo range will allow for both the team’s riders and experts to track their efforts throughout the season, in training and races, which will help with performance analysis and further improve our training capabilities and race expertise.

Team DSM R&D expert Piet Rooijakkers elaborated: “Wahoo are the best in the world in terms of their innovative GPS bike computers, and have an equally fantastic GPS sports watch, so we’re delighted to work together with them next year. We’ve conducted multiple tests and their products stood out with their incredibly high-performance levels, which will certainly benefit our riders during races and training.

Mike Saturnia, Wahoo CEO added: "We are thrilled to work with a team that focuses on building better athletes. The work the team puts in behind-the-scenes through its training structure and rider development is unparalleled, which is for example demonstrated at their Keep Challenging Center & campus. Wahoo will be working closely with the team to support the journey each and every rider makes."

About Wahoo:
Located in Atlanta, GA, Wahoo Fitness has created a full ecosystem of sensors and devices for runners, cyclists, and general fitness enthusiasts. Wahoo’s award-winning line of products include the KICKR family of smart indoor riding equipment and accessories, the ELEMNT family of GPS bike computers and GPS Sport Watches, the TICKR family of heart rate monitors, as well as Speedplay dual-sided pedals and The Sufferfest structured training software to help you become the most complete cyclist. Learn more about Wahoo’s full line of products and apps at wahoofitness.com.