Two-year renewal with Team Polti Kometa for the pianist Pietrobon

Ivan Basso saw his potential, bringing him into the U23 ranks of the Fundación Contador in 2022, and after an outstanding season he promoted him to the professional roster. Now, after two seasons with the ProTeam, Andrea Pietrobon is ready for two more, as he has extended his contract with Polti Kometa through 2025 and 2026.

Always prepared to support, pull and dive into the action when the opportunity arises, as well as to entertain those around him with his charismatic personality and piano skills, the 1999-born cyclist from the Cadore made a mark this year by winning the breakaway classification in his first Giro d’Italia. He also reached the podium in Lucca, nearly snatching victory in the corsa rosa’s fifth stage: “This team has given me the chance to do the work I dreamed of as a kid,” he says, “and I’m very happy that they’ve renewed their confidence in me. I know next two years will be crucial, as I’ll no longer be a youngster. I want to put my growing experience and athletic endurance to use to achieve even better results!”

Stefano Zanatta: “Pietrobon has followed a well-timed growth path that we all agreed upon. He’s shown strong values in every sense, can push himself beyond his limits and is strong in both character and physique. He has the right level of boldness and can rise to the occasion in any situation, providing valuable support to both his teammates and us as sporting directors. He could become one of the most representative members of our team, alongside men like Maestri and Sevilla.”