While part of the team is engaged in Tirreno Adriatico, the young riders of the VF Group Bardiani CSF Faizané will participate in the Istrian Spring Trophy, consisting of the classic initial prologue and three line stages, all challenging in terms of elevation. Six young riders from VF Group Bardiani-CSF Faizanè will be at the start, including Mattia Stenico, Andrea Montagner, Filippo Cettolin, the two Colombian riders Edward Cruz and Martin Herreño, with the most experienced sprinter Luca Colnaghi completing the lineup.

Mirko Rossato, sports director, declares: "This is the first stage race of the year for our young riders, an important step to gain experience and, above all, improve their physical condition. However, I won't hide that it's time to start seeing some concrete results. Additionally, we have Colnaghi with us, who is here to take the opportunity to build up rhythm and tackle stages favorable to sprinters, after the unfortunate circumstances he recently experienced. He will also support me as an 'on-course' sports director, teaching the young riders how to behave during the race".