Showing posts with label Androni Giocattoli. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Androni Giocattoli. Show all posts

Friday, January 14, 2011

Bianchi Oltre to Make its Race Debut in Argentina



Androni Giocattoli team riders will officially use, for the first time, their special Bianchi Oltre at the up-coming Tour de San Luis in Argentina, from January 17 to 23. The Argentinian stage-race will be the official debut for the Oltre high-end model.

The European debut will be in Italy at the Giro della Provincia di Reggio Calabria, from January 28-30.

By the way, if you like the stealth matte black appearance there is a limited edition available, the "Oltre Nero" , more photos here. The Oltre Nero willbne offered as a complete bike:
-monocoque using high modulus UMS40 carbon,
-Carbon Nano Tube technology,
-1 /8” to 1 1/2” steerer,
-full carbon aero seatpost,
-Campagnolo Super Record 11,
-Campagnolo Bora Ultra 2-Way wheels,
-Vittoria Evo CX 320 TPI tires,
-FSA handlebar and stem,
-Fi:zi’k Antares saddle


Photo: Androni Giocattoli team bike photo by Luis Enrique Barbosa

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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Androni Giocattoli: Campione d'Italia


The Androni Giocattoli squad is the 2010 Italian champion in the FCI's (Italy's national cycling federation) year long contest in which Italian teams compete for points earned in Italian races. It's an important victory because it guarantees entry into the 2011 Giro d'Italia. Speaking of the Giro the official presentation will be on October 23rd in Turin.

The point totals were as follows:
Androni Giocattoli 838
De Rosa Stac Plastic 748
Liquigas – Doimo 633
Colnago – Csf 627
Isd – Neri 620
Acqua & Sapone 619
Lampre – Farnese 563
Flaminia – Bossini 537
Miche 454
Carmiooro – Ngc 387
Cdc – Cavaliere 303

Did you know that Androni Giocattoli is a toy company specializing in plastic toys?

Update: Italian bike manufacturer Bianchi has signed a one-year deal - with option for a second - with the Androni Giocattoli team to supply the new Oltre model in 2011.

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