For the second year in a row, Nalini will wear the Intermarché-Circus-Wanty. The Belgian team was one of the revelations of last season thanks also to the victories of Biniam Girmay, capable of winning in 2022 Ghent-Wevelgem e a stage al Tour of Italy.
During the new season, which is now about to begin, we will once again see the neon yellow, dark blue and white colours that have always distinguished the Belgian team. Compared to last year, however, something has changed.The colors have in fact been harmonized in a modern and sophisticated design.
The new shirt
Being the main sponsor of the team, the Intermarché brand occupies a prominent place on the new shirtFor the first time, however, we also find it on the bibshorts, right on the back. Circus, which had occupied this spot since 2017, now moves to the center of the jersey, above the Wanty logo.
The white color, predominant on the shoulders and upper back, provides adequate visibility for each sponsor. Among these, Wallonie stands out, demonstrating the team's strong ties with the region of Belgium where the team is based..
On the chest we find the logos of the technical partners: Cube, Bryton, Nalini and Ford Steveny. Alongside them are two new "travel companions" such as Uvex and Gaerne who will provide the team with helmets, glasses and shoes respectively.
The sides of the bibshort remain unchanged, with the presence of Bière des Amis 0.0% on the right leg and Vini Zabù on the left leg, bringing a touch of Italy. The Groupe Gobert Matériaux logo, which has sponsored Jean-François Bourlart's team since 2001, remains visible on both the front and back of the shirt.
Tribute to the champions
The 2023 Intermarché-Circus-Wanty team is packed with champions who have won national and world titles throughout their careers.
Biniam Girmay and Queen Taaramae, the current national time trial champions of Eritrea and Estonia respectively, will wear a customized bodysuit in all the time trials they participate in.
The new kit produced by Nalini also pays homage to former road racing champions. Rainbow stripes will decorate the sleeves of former world champion Rui Costa, just like on the shirts of Sven Erik Bystrøm (Norway), Louis Meintjes (South Africa) and Rein Taaramäe (Estonia) we will find references to their respective national flags.
The thoughts of the athletes
All the boys at Intermarché-Circus-Wanty expressed their utmost satisfaction with the new uniform that will accompany them in the new season. The Belgian spoke for all of them Tanning Thijssen, capable of winning a stage last year at Tour of Poland.
"I'm delighted," he said, "to be able to admire our traditional colors on this original and joyful new design. Every year we continue to make progress in design, as well as in performance. Collaboration with partners like Nalini, who don't overlook any detail, helps us push forwardEach athlete on the team will receive a kit personalized and tailor-madeIn 2022, thanks to the interaction with our sprinters, including Alexander Kristoff, we have achieved the development of a more performing suit.
«We know that there are currently other new projects in the pipeline to improve our aerodynamics and safety on the road.The bright colors of the kit play an essential role in our visibility on the roads and allow us to stand out from the group on every occasion!
We conclude with the words of Claudio Mantovani, owner of the Nalini brand: «For 2023 we reconfirm without reservations our support to the Intermarché-Circus-Wanty team which, throughout 2022, it has been a revelation for us to say the least, surprisingIn its second year on the World Tour, the team has achieved 24 victories and we can only feel a sense of pride for the talent and perseverance shown in the race, as well as for the values that unite us such as the strong connection to the territory and to our roots. Just like Nalini, which has been producing cycling clothing in Italy for over 50 years."
