Stradalli-Safetti Releases Pro Racer Ruben Companioni From Contract

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. - Dec. 31, 2015 - PRLog -- United States based professional criterium team; Stradalli-Safetti has released Ruben Companioni from his contract to join the Jamis Professional Cycling Team for the upcoming 2016 season.

Companioni was under contract Stradalli-Safetti for 2016 racing season but both sides agreed for Companioni’s career, the best thing would be a change of focus in his racing schedule. The formation of Stradalli-Bike Aid Germany Continental cycling team led to the possibility of him racing in Europe next season however, the level of racing in Europe is a huge step up and not necessarily the step up Companioni is looking for right now.

Thomas Steinbacher, CEO of Stradalli Cycle said Companioni is still and always will be a part of the Stradalli family, but Jamis was the better fit for his talents for 2016 and wanted him to race road not just

criteriums. “Ruben is a great criterium racer, but an even better road racer. He has been great for our team, but I want him to have the best arena to use his talents. Jamis was a good option for Ruben because there are some Spanish speakers there and they will take him to big races like we did.” Steinbacher said.

Stradalli Cycle currently is the sponsor of several pro and developmental teams around the world including a European Continental Team (Bike Aid), a United States Professional Criterium Team (with Safetti Smart Wear), a Women’s Domestic Elite Team (with Papa John’s), and a junior development team (Wizard Racing). Stradalli Cycle uses all its avenues to help develop young male and female riders and bring them to the next level.

This idea is one of the foundations the Stradalli-Bike Aid Team is based on. A great example is Bike Aid; who most recently brought African rider Mekseb Debesay into the international scene which helped him move on to Team Dimension Data to ride along side Mark Cavendish in the UCI World Tour.

The focus of Stradalli-Safetti will not change in 2016 while Stradalli-Bike Aid will be racing in the top level road races across Europe. For Companioni, a United States based road racing team gives him the chance to further develop as well as allow him to stay close to home.

“Family comes first, always. Stradalli is my family and they have done so much more me, given me so many opportunities. I also have my family here in Miami to care for. With Jamis I can travel to the biggest races in the country and have the best opportunities to improve and continue my development, but still be close to home and my friends.” Companioni said.

“Stradalli-Safetti is all about opportunity for young racers who want to grow and reach their dreams. We keep a tight family here because that is how racers develop the best. Ruben was a great success with us and he will have great success with Jamis. Now there is an opportunity for another up and coming racer to compete for Stradalli-Safetti. In a year or so, if Ruben keeps developing the way he has then there is no reason why we can’t talk about bringing him to our European team. For now, we wish him the best of luck in 2016 and always will stay in close contact.” Steinbacher said.

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