Last July, with the Giro Donne, his professional cycling career has ended Martha Bastianelli. Eighteen years of races and great victories, with the latest ones obtained wearing the jersey of UAE Team ADQ. And to best celebrate the wonderful cycling life of the Italian champion, the Tuscan knitwear factory Pissei – which of the Team UAE ADQ is a supplier – has created a limited edition jersey featuring the “milestones” of its journey in women's professional cyclingIt's important to note that part of the proceeds will be donated to AIRC, the well-known cancer research foundation.
Specifically, the piece that Pissei dedicated to Marta Bastianelli It consists of a short-sleeved shirt with a specific fit for women Made from three different fabrics for the front, sleeves and back: fabrics combined to achieve the right balance between comfort, performance and breathability. The design also includes a "fit" suitable for all female body types and raw cut sleeves, in closed and aerodynamic fabric, which contrasts with the mesh back to obtain maximum breathability.
A great career is celebrated
The shirt features the total number of victories, the autograph, The teams that accompanied Marta Bastianelli's career and the most important victories. These include the world road championship won in Stuttgart in 2007, the European road championship won in Glasgow in 2018, the 2018 Gent-Wevelgem, the 2019 Tour of Flanders, and the 2019 Italian road championship.
«After the special limited edition commemorative jersey that Pissei had created for me after the Giro d'Italia – declared Marta Bastianelli – many people have asked me if they can have it. With Pissei, we decided to create a new version available to all fans. The design highlights my most significant victories, all my teams, and the Fiamme Azzurre logo. I also wanted to link this project to a charitable cause. In fact, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this special shirt will be donated to theAIRC, the Italian nonprofit organization that raises funds for cancer research. This is the first project I've started since the end of my cycling career. I'm happy to raise awareness about the importance of research, especially for women, and I'm proud that my name is associated with AIRC. I hope many of you will join me in supporting this initiative.».
