Giant MTB team to Trofeo Brescia

The Giant-Racing-Team has left its home base in Raubling, Germany, to start the MTB season in Italy at the Trofeo Citta di Brescia on March 5. The line-up of seven riders includes Roel Paulissen and Bart Brentjens, the current leader of the World ranking and the second-placed rider. The Belgian and the Dutchman announced at the team's presentation on the shores of Lake Garda, Italy, that they shared a common goal: To finish the season on top.

Additionally motivated by the bright light of the two stars, the German team members Stefan Sahm and Kochen Kaess already announced several top results at the national Championships, also targeting the "Bundesliga", Germany's national ranking.