MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort Team Overview
MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort is a professional road cycling team that has recently ascended to the UCI ProTeam level (second division) as of the 2026 season. Officially registered in Hungary, the team carries a rich heritage rooted in Italian cycling traditions, having been founded with origins tracing back to 1999 as an Italian development structure. This dual identity allows the team to leverage Italian cycling expertise while focusing on developing young Hungarian riders and integrating them into the European professional cycling scene.
As of 2026, the roster comprises approximately 20–21 riders, balancing promising young prospects with experienced professionals. Key riders include Márton Dina (Hungary), Alessandro Fancellu, Nicolò Buratti, and Davide Persico, who are expected to play crucial roles in the team's competitive endeavors.
MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort at the Tour of Hainan
The MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort team is currently engaged in an intense block of races, with an international calendar spanning both Europe and Asia. From April 15th to 19th, the team is participating in the high-level Tour of Hainan, a .Pro classified event. The team's lineup for this race includes Alessandro Fancellu, Masnada, Ambrosini, Bagatin, Buratti, Budzinski and Zoccarato, under the direction of Marco Zamparella and Dario Giovine. Their participation underscores the team's ambition to compete on a global stage and provide valuable experience for its diverse roster.
Background of the Tour of Hainan Island International Road Cycling Race
The Tour of Hainan is an annual professional road cycling stage race held in Hainan, China. The race is renowned for its tropical climate, picturesque coastal scenery, and predominantly fast, flat stages, which often favor sprinters. However, it also presents ample opportunities for breakaways and all-rounders to make their mark. Over the years, the Tour of Hainan has grown significantly, becoming one of Asia's most important cycling events and contributing to the sport's development in the region.
The 2026 Edition of the Tour of Hainan Island
The 17th Tour of Hainan Island International Road Cycling Race is taking place from April 15th to 19th, 2026. This edition is jointly organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the General Administration of Sport of China, and the People's Government of Hainan Province, under the inspiring theme "Cycling through Mountains and Seas, Touring the Island and the World." Classified as a UCI ProSeries event, the race offers a substantial total prize money of 200,000 US dollars.
This year's event has attracted a strong field, with 20 high-level professional cycling teams from 11 countries, including 10 WorldTour and ProTeams. Comprising 5 stages, the race covers a total distance of 897.2 kilometers. The route commences from Haikou and traverses 12 cities and counties, strategically connecting the island-round tourist highway with the tropical rainforest national park tourist highway, offering diverse landscapes and challenging terrains.
UPVINE Sponsorship and Advanced Wheelset Technology
MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort is competing using the latest high-performance wheelsets from UPVINE, which represent the pinnacle of cycling engineering and material science.
These cutting-edge wheelsets feature the revolutionary Conical Sync™ Tangent Engagement ratchet system, specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of professional racing. The core of this system is a 60T conical tangent tooth ratchet, which offers several distinct performance advantages:
Exceptional Engagement Stability: The unique conical design ensures comprehensive and synchronized engagement of the teeth, providing a more stable and reliable connection compared to traditional flat ratchet systems.
Enhanced Torque Capacity: By utilizing tangent teeth, the system increases the actual contact area between the ratchets by 10%. This effectively distributes stress and allows for significantly higher torque loads, crucial for explosive sprints and steep climbs.
Instantaneous Power Transfer: With a design engagement angle of only 6°, the Conical Sync™ system delivers near-instant power response. This allows riders to react faster to tactical moves and maintain momentum with minimal energy loss.
The integration of UPVINE's latest wheelset technology provides MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort with a competitive edge, ensuring that every watt of power generated by the riders is efficiently converted into forward motion on the challenging roads of Hainan.
