Major news from CITIZENS: from 2027 the Verona-based reality will officially become GIANNI BUGNO ACADEMY, a historic milestone that brings to Isola della Scala the personal project of two-time World Champion Gianni Bugno.

A result that stems from solid, long-standing relationships and great mutual respect between the Monza champion and president Luca Vaiente, founded on availability, trust, respect and shared responsibility.

Gianni Bugno's words
«It is with great satisfaction that from 2027 I will launch the ACADEMY project together with Luca and his company. We must believe in young people and the future, and invest in them, as they are already doing and working excellently. My role is not intended to be merely as Honorary President, but rather to be an active and responsible part of the project in all its aspects and steps together with Luca and the company, for the benefit of the boys and their families. From next year our project will expand and we will bring new knowledge and comprehensive training in all aspects of their activities».

Words that confirm the World Champion's willingness to dedicate himself with enthusiasm to the world of cycling, which has always represented him, and which the island company welcomes with immense pride, passion and love for this extraordinary sport.

President Luca Vaiente's words
«We are proud and satisfied to be able to realize the ACADEMY project with a Champion like Gianni Bugno. We have been studying it for some time, thinking about it, wanting it together, planning it, and now finally the moment has come to take the big step. Having this enormous opportunity available gives us immense satisfaction and fills all of us with great pride, at the same time it makes us aware that we must commit ourselves even more for the boys. I want, together with the entire team, staff, boys and families, to thank Gianni immensely for the opportunity he has given us and for making himself available to work with us for the future, an investment of certain value that we proudly develop in the long term».

A heartfelt and emotional thank you goes to all the sponsors and all the companies that have participated, contributed and believed in us, in our project and in our work. If today we can do and develop all of this, it is thanks to them, who have supported and backed us together in the development of a different, unique and innovative project that is giving immense satisfaction and great added value for the future.

Great positive news for Veronese cycling in general, which once again finds itself playing a role, beyond its great history, in a reality that becomes more intense and exciting every single day.