“One of the best teams in the world” – Visma sign experienced Italian for Matthew Brennan’s lead-out train
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Team Visma | Lease a Bike have strengthened their roster
with the addition of Italian rider Filippo Fiorelli, who joins on a two-year
deal. The 30-year-old makes the move after six seasons with VF
Group–Bardiani–CSF–Faizanè, where he became a consistent presence at the Giro
d’Italia, racing the event every year since 2019.
Head of Racing Grischa Niermann highlighted Fiorelli’s
versatility and the value he can bring to the squad. “Filippo is a very
interesting rider, and we’re curious to see what he can bring to our team. We
believe he’ll be able to support Matthew Brennan well in sprint preparations.
“He’s also expressed interest in exploring the Spring
Classics. In both the sprint train and the Classics, his role will be different
and more supportive than what he’s been used to. We are convinced that he is
still able to progress in that role and that he will be a good fit for our
team.”
For Fiorelli, the transfer represents a chance to step into
one of the sport’s biggest operations and embrace a new challenge. “This is one
of the best teams in the world, so of course I’m very happy to become part of
it,” he said. “I’ve seen how this team operates, with all the training
facilities and in-house expertise. I can’t wait to start working that way
myself and to see how much room for growth I still have. My role will be
different than before, but I’m really looking forward to joining one of the top
teams in the world in a supporting capacity.”
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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