This year, the Continental team Trevigiani Phonix Hemus 1896 line-up will feature 15 promising young riders of 8 different nationalities, followed by a qualified and experienced staff whose goal is to make them grow in the best possible way.
Date and place of birth: Marseilles, France 10/03/1996
Nickname: Le Blond
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Title of study: BAC with specialization in air conditioning systems
I start racing: in 2007, I was 10
Cycling for me is: My passion and fun
Rider type: Climber - worker
My strongest point: Climbs and tough races
Weakness: Timetrial
Passions: cinema, golf and music
Most important results achieved so far: 4th in France Cup 3rd stage, 5th at U23 Vuelta Portugal
Ambitions for 2018: Winning a great race, helping the team achieve the best possible results
Dream: Take part in a Grand Tour
Nickname: Le Blond
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Title of study: BAC with specialization in air conditioning systems
I start racing: in 2007, I was 10
Cycling for me is: My passion and fun
Rider type: Climber - worker
My strongest point: Climbs and tough races
Weakness: Timetrial
Passions: cinema, golf and music
Most important results achieved so far: 4th in France Cup 3rd stage, 5th at U23 Vuelta Portugal
Ambitions for 2018: Winning a great race, helping the team achieve the best possible results
Dream: Take part in a Grand Tour
Date and place of birth: Sofia, Bulgaria 14/02/1999
Nickname: Alex
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 67 kg
Title of study: I am studying Sports
I start racing: in 2010
Cycling for me is: Passion
Rider type: Sprinter
My strongest point: Sprint
Weakness: Windy races
Passions: Cycling and music
Most important results achieved so far: Juniors GP Kichevo win
Ambitions for 2018: Improving my performances
Dream: Go to a pro team
Nickname: Alex
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 67 kg
Title of study: I am studying Sports
I start racing: in 2010
Cycling for me is: Passion
Rider type: Sprinter
My strongest point: Sprint
Weakness: Windy races
Passions: Cycling and music
Most important results achieved so far: Juniors GP Kichevo win
Ambitions for 2018: Improving my performances
Dream: Go to a pro team
Date and place of birth: Pastrogor, Khaskovo, Bulgaria 17/12/1991
Nickname: Stanko
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 66 kg
Title of study: High school graduation
I start racing: in 2005
Cycling for me is: Lifestyle
Rider type: All around
My strongest point: When the road goes up (a little bit)
Weakness: When the road goes up (too much)
Passions: Reading books and playing video games
Most important results achieved so far: International Tour Alexander the Great, GP Levski Sofia, Tour de Kosovo 2017, Tour of Bulgaria 2017
Ambitions for 2018: To prepare me at best for a satisfying season
Dream: Ride my bike as long as possible
Nickname: Stanko
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 66 kg
Title of study: High school graduation
I start racing: in 2005
Cycling for me is: Lifestyle
Rider type: All around
My strongest point: When the road goes up (a little bit)
Weakness: When the road goes up (too much)
Passions: Reading books and playing video games
Most important results achieved so far: International Tour Alexander the Great, GP Levski Sofia, Tour de Kosovo 2017, Tour of Bulgaria 2017
Ambitions for 2018: To prepare me at best for a satisfying season
Dream: Ride my bike as long as possible
Date and place of birth: Negrar (VR), Italy 02/03/1996
Nickname: Felix
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 64 kg
Title of study: Diploma in foreign languages
I start racing: in 2003
Cycling for me is: Hope
Rider type: Climber
My strongest point: Stubbornness
Weakness: Character
Passions: Plants
Most important results achieved so far: Esordiente Italian Champion, 2017 Valle d'Aosta Tour last stage
Ambitions for 2018: Many, but I do not want to reveal them by scarcity
Dream: to win Palio del Recioto
Nickname: Felix
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 64 kg
Title of study: Diploma in foreign languages
I start racing: in 2003
Cycling for me is: Hope
Rider type: Climber
My strongest point: Stubbornness
Weakness: Character
Passions: Plants
Most important results achieved so far: Esordiente Italian Champion, 2017 Valle d'Aosta Tour last stage
Ambitions for 2018: Many, but I do not want to reveal them by scarcity
Dream: to win Palio del Recioto
Date and place of birth: Él Coco, La Chorrera, Panamá, 27/10/1995
Nickname: CJ
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Title of study: Middle School
I start racing: in 2011
Cycling for me is: Lifestyle
Rider type: All around
My strongest point: Small group sprint finish
Weakness: Large TT and high climbs
Passions: Compete
Most important results achieved so far: U23 National road champion
Ambitions for 2018: Win races and help the team to reach its goals
Dream: Race the Grand Tours
Nickname: CJ
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Title of study: Middle School
I start racing: in 2011
Cycling for me is: Lifestyle
Rider type: All around
My strongest point: Small group sprint finish
Weakness: Large TT and high climbs
Passions: Compete
Most important results achieved so far: U23 National road champion
Ambitions for 2018: Win races and help the team to reach its goals
Dream: Race the Grand Tours
Date and place of birth: Troyan, Bulgaria 19/10/1999
Nickname: Yoko
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 64 kg
Title of study: I am studying geography
I start racing: in 2009
Cycling for me is: Life
Rider type: Climber
My strongest point: Climbs
Weakness: Windy races
Passions: Music and bikes
Most important results achieved so far: 2016 Track National Champion
Ambitions for 2018: Grow and conquer the U23 national road title
Dream: Enter a World Tour team and win stages at the Giro, Tour and Vuelta
Nickname: Yoko
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 64 kg
Title of study: I am studying geography
I start racing: in 2009
Cycling for me is: Life
Rider type: Climber
My strongest point: Climbs
Weakness: Windy races
Passions: Music and bikes
Most important results achieved so far: 2016 Track National Champion
Ambitions for 2018: Grow and conquer the U23 national road title
Dream: Enter a World Tour team and win stages at the Giro, Tour and Vuelta
Date and place of birth: Conselve (PD), Italy 14/04/1999
Nickname: Mazzu
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 69 kg
Title of study: I am attending the last year of IPSIA E. Bernardi
I start racing: in 2006
Cycling for me is: Fun, passion, fatigue and goals
Rider type: Rouleur
My strongest point: Climbing
Weakness: Sprinting
Passions: I follow football, especially Milan. I love to stay with friends and travel
Most important results achieved so far: 8th at Junior Paris-Roubaix, selected from the National team for 2017 European and World Championships
Ambitions for 2018: To finish my studies and play a good season
Dream: Become a pro
Nickname: Mazzu
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 69 kg
Title of study: I am attending the last year of IPSIA E. Bernardi
I start racing: in 2006
Cycling for me is: Fun, passion, fatigue and goals
Rider type: Rouleur
My strongest point: Climbing
Weakness: Sprinting
Passions: I follow football, especially Milan. I love to stay with friends and travel
Most important results achieved so far: 8th at Junior Paris-Roubaix, selected from the National team for 2017 European and World Championships
Ambitions for 2018: To finish my studies and play a good season
Dream: Become a pro
Date and place of birth: Troyan, Bulgaria 19/09/1997
Nickname: Misho
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Title of study: Computer
I start racing: in 2010
Cycling for me is: Freedom
Rider type: Climber
My strongest point: Climbs
Weakness: More than one...
Passions: Cars, motorbikes, bikes and everything that gives adrenaline
Most important results achieved so far: U23 TT National Champion
Ambitions for 2018: Grow and well performe in under 23 races
Dream: Become a pro rider
Nickname: Misho
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Title of study: Computer
I start racing: in 2010
Cycling for me is: Freedom
Rider type: Climber
My strongest point: Climbs
Weakness: More than one...
Passions: Cars, motorbikes, bikes and everything that gives adrenaline
Most important results achieved so far: U23 TT National Champion
Ambitions for 2018: Grow and well performe in under 23 races
Dream: Become a pro rider
Date and place of birth: Medellín Antioquia, Colombia 17/10/1997
Nickname: Nacho
Height: 184 cm
Weight: 64 kg
Title of study: High school diploma
I start racing: When I was 8
Cycling for me is: Life
Rider type: Rouleur
My strongest point: Resistance
Weakness: Explosiveness
Passions: Cooking and reading
Most important results achieved so far: Junior National Champion, Madison Pan American Champion, Pan-American Vice-Champion of TT and Chase, TTT Vice World Champion
Ambitions for 2018: Get the win, show off in Europe and defend the colors of the Colombian National Team
Dream: Ride a Grand Tour with a World Tour team and win the world championship
Nickname: Nacho
Height: 184 cm
Weight: 64 kg
Title of study: High school diploma
I start racing: When I was 8
Cycling for me is: Life
Rider type: Rouleur
My strongest point: Resistance
Weakness: Explosiveness
Passions: Cooking and reading
Most important results achieved so far: Junior National Champion, Madison Pan American Champion, Pan-American Vice-Champion of TT and Chase, TTT Vice World Champion
Ambitions for 2018: Get the win, show off in Europe and defend the colors of the Colombian National Team
Dream: Ride a Grand Tour with a World Tour team and win the world championship
Date and place of birth: Sofia, Bulgaria 24/05/1999
Nickname: Kocka
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 62 kg
Title of study: I am studying Ecomony
I start racing: in 2014
Cycling for me is: The best thing that happened to me
Rider type: Sprinter
My strongest point: Sprints
Weakness: Climbing
Passions: Business and cycling
Most important results achieved so far: I have been selected twice by the Natiolal team
Ambitions for 2018: Improving my performance and help the team achiving victories
Dream: Become a professional rider
Nickname: Kocka
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 62 kg
Title of study: I am studying Ecomony
I start racing: in 2014
Cycling for me is: The best thing that happened to me
Rider type: Sprinter
My strongest point: Sprints
Weakness: Climbing
Passions: Business and cycling
Most important results achieved so far: I have been selected twice by the Natiolal team
Ambitions for 2018: Improving my performance and help the team achiving victories
Dream: Become a professional rider
Date and place of birth: Torrevieja, Spain 10/12/1998
Nickname: -
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 66 kg
Title of study: Middle School
I start racing: When I was 4 years old
Cycling for me is: My lifestyle
Rider type: I love Classics
My strongest point: sprinter
Weakness: Long climbs
Passions: Sport in general
Most important results achieved so far: Track National Champion
Ambitions for 2018: Test myself in the most important races
Dream: Reach the World Tour
Nickname: -
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 66 kg
Title of study: Middle School
I start racing: When I was 4 years old
Cycling for me is: My lifestyle
Rider type: I love Classics
My strongest point: sprinter
Weakness: Long climbs
Passions: Sport in general
Most important results achieved so far: Track National Champion
Ambitions for 2018: Test myself in the most important races
Dream: Reach the World Tour
Date and place of birth: Pocito - San Juan, Argentina 31/10/1995
Nickname: -
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 67 kg
Title of study: High school diploma
I start racing: when I was 14 years old
Cycling for me is: Life
Rider type: Sprinter who well resist in medium mountain races
My strongest point: sprinter
Weakness: Long and steep climbs
Passions: Spend time with friends
Most important results achieved so far: Road and TT U23 National Champion
Ambitions for 2018: Grow and win
Dream: If I say it, it does not happen...
Nickname: -
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 67 kg
Title of study: High school diploma
I start racing: when I was 14 years old
Cycling for me is: Life
Rider type: Sprinter who well resist in medium mountain races
My strongest point: sprinter
Weakness: Long and steep climbs
Passions: Spend time with friends
Most important results achieved so far: Road and TT U23 National Champion
Ambitions for 2018: Grow and win
Dream: If I say it, it does not happen...
Name and surname: Adrian Enrique Vargas Pinto
Date and place of birth: Tunja, Boyacá, Colombia 15/05/1998
Nickname: Adrian98
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 59 kg
Title of study: High school diploma
I start racing: When I was 14 years old
Cycling for me is: My lifestyle
Rider type: Climber - TT rider
My strongest point: Resistence
Weakness: Descentes with rain
Passions: Music and reading
Most important results achieved so far: Junior national scratch champion, best young rider in GC and 4th stage winner at Vuelta a la juventud de Guatemala 2017
Ambitions for 2018: To win for the team and my Country
Dream: Be part of a WT team and race all 3 Grand Tours
Date and place of birth: Tunja, Boyacá, Colombia 15/05/1998
Nickname: Adrian98
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 59 kg
Title of study: High school diploma
I start racing: When I was 14 years old
Cycling for me is: My lifestyle
Rider type: Climber - TT rider
My strongest point: Resistence
Weakness: Descentes with rain
Passions: Music and reading
Most important results achieved so far: Junior national scratch champion, best young rider in GC and 4th stage winner at Vuelta a la juventud de Guatemala 2017
Ambitions for 2018: To win for the team and my Country
Dream: Be part of a WT team and race all 3 Grand Tours
Date and place of birth: Mirt, Morocco 01/01/1996
Nickname: Nakata
Height: 159 cm
Weight: 57 kg
Title of study: High school graduation
I start racing: When I was 7 years old
Cycling for me is: A great ambition to get to the top
Rider type: Climber
My strongest point: Climbs
Weakness: I really do not know 🙂
Passions: Reading
Most important results achieved so far: road and TT U23 National Champion
Ambitions for 2018: Be able to win more races
Dream: Become a great rider
Nickname: Nakata
Height: 159 cm
Weight: 57 kg
Title of study: High school graduation
I start racing: When I was 7 years old
Cycling for me is: A great ambition to get to the top
Rider type: Climber
My strongest point: Climbs
Weakness: I really do not know 🙂
Passions: Reading
Most important results achieved so far: road and TT U23 National Champion
Ambitions for 2018: Be able to win more races
Dream: Become a great rider
Date and place of birth: Thiene (VI), Italy 18/03/1999
Nickname: Pippo
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 65 kg
Title of study: I am attending Agricultural Institute 5th Class
I start racing: When I was 6 years old
Cycling for me is: Passion, fun
Rider type: Rouleur
My strongest point: cotes
Weakness: Group sprints
Passions: Bike and nature
Most important results achieved so far: Italian TTT Champion, 7th place at 2017 Bergen Worlds
Ambitions for 2018: Accumulate experience and try to center some important results
Dream: Get to the highest category of cycling
Nickname: Pippo
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 65 kg
Title of study: I am attending Agricultural Institute 5th Class
I start racing: When I was 6 years old
Cycling for me is: Passion, fun
Rider type: Rouleur
My strongest point: cotes
Weakness: Group sprints
Passions: Bike and nature
Most important results achieved so far: Italian TTT Champion, 7th place at 2017 Bergen Worlds
Ambitions for 2018: Accumulate experience and try to center some important results
Dream: Get to the highest category of cycling
Technical staff is composed as follows
Rossato Mirko
GENERAL MANAGER
Todor Kolev
TEAM MANAGER
Donadello Emiliano
SPORT DIRECTOR
Volodymyr Starchyk
SPORT DIRECTOR
Marcello Pavarin
ATHLETIC TRAINER
Benini Giampaolo
DOCTOR
Giulia De Maio
PRESS OFFICER
Lorenzo Gumiero
MECHANIC
Sergey Velikov
MECHANIC
Carlos Cortes De Celedon
MASSEUR
Alessio Gumiero
MASSEUR
Luciano Marton
BUS DRIVER