Silvia Persico to UAE Team ADQ - "With the team, we can be a source of inspiration for so many women"

The next few years will see Silvia Persico racing for UAE Team ADQ. The 25-year-old Italian rider has signed a three-year contract with the team.

Persico has established herself as a well-known rider in Cyclo-cross, but this season was especially good for her in flat races. In addition to finishing fifth in the first Tour de France Femmes this year, she also finished seventh at the Giro d'Italia and seventh in the Tour of Burgos. Furthermore, she won a stage in the Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta.

After racing for Valcar-Travel & Service for six years the rider is looking to upgrade the team. "I am looking forward to the next few years, which are very important for my career," she said. "I am leaving Valcar, where I grew up because I hope to take an extra step with my new team. I learned a lot this season, and I think I did show that I can lead a team. The decision to sign with UAE Team ADQ for three years was also based on shared values. To have a project that goes beyond cycling. With the team, we can be a source of inspiration for so many women, especially in the Arab world," concluded Persico.