Tuesday 28 October 2014

Welcome!

Welcome!


Welcome to the new blog for MTB racing team Scuderia Bikeitaly Wilier!

Here you will find posts from the team riders, plus team information and race updates.


Our team is a Swedish based team racing regional, national and international events at Elite and age-related levels.

About the Team

In 2014 the team consisted of two riders – Malin Tindberg and Warren Bates. Results from the past few years have included SM Gold, VM Bronze, British Championship Silver, Swedish National series Gold and Danish National Series Gold to name a few. Not including the numerous podium positions and high finishes in local and national races. Mainly in the XCO (Cross Country Olympic) distance races in mountain bike, but also including some stage races, XCM (marathon) races and even XCE (Eliminator) races.
For 2015 we want to build on the success that the team has already enjoyed by expanding with 2 new athletes. The aim being to cover more Swedish XCM (marathon or långlopp) races and Danish Hotcup/Dustcup races with the new signings. We aim to have the budget to fund 3-4 athletes’ expenses and to cover race entries and team clothing. The Swedish långlopp series enjoys participant numbers of over 1000 at every race, consisting of mainly keen amateurs. The Danish Hotcup and Dustcup series also have large numbers and exposure at these races will reach a wide audience in both Sweden and Denmark.
Team goals for 2015 include SM Gold (XCO), Masters VM Gold (XCO), Swedish National Series Gold (XCO), Swedish Långlopp Series Gold (XCM), Danish National Series Gold (XCO), Danish Hotcup series Gold and other local race wins in Skåne.

The team is pleased to announce the signing of 2 new riders for the 2015 season.
Anton Johannesson from Hässleholm Cykelklubb has had a strong 2014 riding his last season in the P15-16 class at Swedish National level in both XCO and XCM. For 2015 Anton will be moving up to the challenging Junior class, where racing is easily on a par with the Elite riders. The first year in Junior is always tough, and we hope to help and support him to allow him to progress during the season.
Jessica Bengtsson had her first full race season in 2014, racing predominantly in XCM (Långlopp) races in Sweden and in Denmark. For the 2015 her intention is to continue to race these events as well as the local Skåne X-Cup XCO races. Jessica has proven to be a very promising rider who has ridden strongly and surprised a few people with her results.
We welcome both riders to the team and look forward to the first race of the season!

2014 Race Results - Warren
Race
Position
Class
Series
Location
Gorrick Spring Series Rd 2
2
Men30-39
Gorrick Spring Series
Hungry Hill, England
Slagelse MTB Marathon
2
Men 38km
N/A
Slagelse, Denmark
X-Cup Rd 1
2
Men 16+
X-Cup
Hovdala Slott, Sweden
Varbergs 2-Dagar, day 1
6 (Puncture)
Men 30-39
Västgöta Cup
Varberg, Sweden
Varbergs 2-Dagar, day 2
3
Men 30-39
Västgöta Cup
Varberg, Sweden
1stMajloppet
3
Men 30-39
Västgöta Cup
Kvänum, Sweden
H12
6 (Team)
Mens Team
N/A
Hilleröd, Denmark
SRAM Liga Rd 1
2
Men B
Danish National Series
Varde, Denmark
Vårgårda MTB Race
3
Men 30-39
SweCup
Vårgårda, Sweden
Borlänge Tour
1
Men 30-39
SweCup
Borlänge, Sweden
Mjölbybiken
2
Men 30-39
SweCup
Mjölby, Sweden
X-Cup Rd 3
3
Men 16+
X-Cup
Vallåsen, Sweden
SRAM Liga Rd 2
1
Men B
Danish National Series
Viborg, Denmark
X-Cup Rd 4
1
Men 16+
X-Cup
Klåveröd, Sweden
SRAM Liga Rd 3
DNF
Men B
Danish National Series
Nästved, Denmark
British National Champs
2
Men 35-39
National Champs
Hopton Woods, England
Härnösand MTB XCE
2
Men 30-39
SweCup
Härnösand, Sweden
Härnösand MTB XCO
2
Men 30-39
SweCup
Härnösand, Sweden
Hotcup Rd 5
8
Men 16-39
Hotcup
Gribskov, Denmark
Master World Champs
12 (Puncture)
Men 35-39
World Champs
Lillehammer, Norway
SRAM Liga Rd 4
2
Men B
Danish National Series
Kolding, Denmark
Huskvarna Mountain
2
Men 30-39
SweCup
Huskvarna, Sweden
Högaliden MTB Race
5 (Puncture)
Men 30-39
SweCup
Hjo, Sweden
SRAM Liga Rd 5
2
Men B
Danish National Series
Holte, Denmark

Series Results:
Danish SRAMLiga (National series) – 1st Herre B
SweCup (National series) – 1st Herre 30
Västgötacupen (regional series) – 2nd Herre 30 (several rounds missed)

2014 Race Results - Malin
Race
Position
Class
Series
Location
Gorrick Spring Series Rd 2
7
Expert Women
Gorrick Spring Series
Hungry Hill, England
Slagelse MTB Marathon
2
Women 38km
N/A
Slagelse, Denmark
X-Cup Rd 1
2
Women 16+
X-Cup
Hovdala Slott, Sweden
Varbergs 2-Dagar, day 1
1
Women 30-39
Västgöta Cup
Varberg, Sweden
Varbergs 2-Dagar, day 2
1
Women 30-39
Västgöta Cup
Varberg, Sweden
1stMajloppet
2
Women 30-39
Västgöta Cup
Kvänum, Sweden
H12
3
Women Team
N/A
Hilleröd, Denmark
SRAM Liga Rd 1
2
Women B
Danish National Series
Varde, Denmark
Vårgårda MTB Race
1
Women 30-39
SweCup
Vårgårda, Sweden
Borlänge Tour
2
Women 30-39
SweCup
Borlänge, Sweden
Mjölbybiken
1
Women 30-39
SweCup
Mjölby, Sweden
X-Cup Rd 3
2
Women 16+
X-Cup
Vallåsen, Sweden
SRAM Liga Rd 2
3
Women B
Danish National Series
Viborg, Denmark
X-Cup Rd 4
1
Women 16+
X-Cup
Klåveröd, Sweden
SRAM Liga Rd 3
2
Women B
Danish National Series
Nästved, Denmark
Swedish National Champs
2 (Mechanical)
Women 35-39
National Champs
Jönköping, Sweden
Härnösand MTB XCE
1
Women 30-39
SweCup
Härnösand, Sweden
Härnösand MTB XCO
1
Women 30-39
SweCup
Härnösand, Sweden
Hotcup Rd 5
1
Women 16-39
Hotcup
Gribskov, Denmark
Master World Champs
3
Women 35-39
World Champs
Lillehammer, Norway
SRAM Liga Rd 4
1
Women B
Danish National Series
Kolding, Denmark
Huskvarna Mountain
1
Women 30-39
SweCup
Huskvarna, Sweden
SRAM Liga Rd 5
1
Women B
Danish National Series
Holte, Denmark

Series Results:
Danish SRAMLiga (National series) – 1st Women B
SweCup (National series) – 1st Women 30
Västgötacupen (regional series) – 1st Women 30 (several rounds missed)
Västgötacupen (regional series) – 3rd Women Maxi (mixed with Elite, Junior and Women 30)

2014 Race Results - Anton
Race
Position
Class
Series
Location
X-cup race 1
1
P15-19
X-Cup
Hovdala slott, Sweden
Varbergs 2-days, day 1
7
P15-16
Västgöta Cup
Varberg, Sweden
Varbergs 2-days, day 2
5
P15-16
Västgöta Cup
Varberg, Sweden
1:a Maj loppet
6
P15-16
Västgöta Cup
Kvänum, Sweden
Billingeracet
4
P15-16
Västgöta Cup
Skövde, Sweden
X-cup race 2
2
P15-19
X-Cup
Bockatorpet, Sweden
Mjölbybiken
DNF
P15-16
Swe Cup
Mjölby, Sweden
X-Cup race 3
1
P15-19
X-Cup
Vallåsen, Sweden
Ränneslättsturen
4
P15-16

Eksjö, Sweden
Mariestads MTB race
6
P15-16
Västgöta Cup
Mariestad, Sweden
X-Cup race 4
1
P15-19
X-Cup
Klåveröd, Sweden
Swedish National Champs, XCE
10
P15-16
National Champs
Jönköping, Sweden
Swedish National Champs, XCO
11
P15-16
National Champs
Jönköping, Sweden
Snapphaneturen, 40km
1
P15-16

Hässleholm, Sweden
X-Cup race 6
1
P15-19
X-Cup
Käglinge, Sweden
X-Cup race 7 (puncture)
4
P15-19
X-Cup
Höör, Sweden