PROFESSIONALS | 13/12/2024 | 09:50
Announced months ago, now XDS's entry into the world of professional cycling becomes official: the Chinese company announces a significant investment in the Astana team.
XDS, a leading bicycle brand in the Chinese market, announces its important investment with the UCI WorldTeam Astana. This historic move ensures that XDS consolidates the brand's ambitions to expand its presence in the global cycling community.
As part of this agreement, the team will be renamed XDS Astana Team, marking a new era for both the team and the brand.
XDS's Investment in Astana Team
Through a significant investment, XDS has secured a strategic partnership with the Astana team, one of the historic names in professional cycling. Founded in 2006, the Astana team has achieved great successes, including numerous victories in Grand Tours, podiums in iconic races like the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a España, and has worked with some of the most celebrated cyclists, such as Alberto Contador, Vincenzo Nibali, and Mark Cavendish.
Now, thanks to XDS's investment, the Astana team will benefit from the brand's advanced engineering capabilities, cutting-edge cycling technology, and solid financial support. This investment represents a significant step for XDS, positioning itself as a key player in the international cycling arena, contributing to pushing the team towards even greater success in the years to come.
Rebranding to XDS Astana Team
Following the investment, the Astana team will be officially renamed XDS Astana Team. This strategic name change marks a new chapter in the team's history, with XDS becoming a general partner in the team's operations and ambitions. The new XDS Astana Team will continue to compete at the highest levels of professional cycling, representing Chinese innovation and production in the international cycling community.
XDS, a leader in high-performance bicycles, has already made giant strides in China and will leverage its strong presence in Asia and Europe and growing global recognition to increase the visibility of the new XDS Astana Team.
XDS's Premium X-LAB Brand Will Equip the Team. In line with the rebranding, the XDS Astana team will now race with bicycles and equipment from XDS's premium brand, X-LAB. X-LAB is known for its precision engineering and cutting-edge technology, offering products that combine performance and innovation. From lightweight carbon frames to highly reactive components, X-LAB products are designed for the highest levels of competition, enabling athletes to reach their full potential.
XDS's commitment to excellence in bicycle design and engineering will undoubtedly improve the performance of the XDS Astana team, ensuring that cyclists have every possible advantage in their race towards victory on the world's biggest stages.
Global Expansion Strategy The major investment in the Astana team is not only an important step for XDS in the world of professional cycling but also an integral part of the company's broader strategy to expand into international markets. XDS has long been a leader in the bicycle market in China and now, with the XDS Astana team, the company is ready to take its next big leap. This investment will also help the brand expand its reach in Europe and other key markets, strengthening its presence in the world of competitive cycling and creating new growth opportunities.
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