TEAM MBH BANK CSB TELECOM FORT
First Seasonal Victory for Team MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort: Nespoli Triumphs in Tour of Sharjah.
Time Trial
Team MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort celebrates its first victory of the 2026 season thanks to Brianzolo rider Lorenzo Nespoli, who won the 3rd stage (individual time trial) of the 10th Tour of Sharjah (2.2), held on the Sharjah Fort – Sharjah Fort circuit over 9.8 kilometers.
The 2004-born rider from Carate Brianza claimed the win with a 2-second advantage, completing the course at an average speed close to 50 km/h. The victory was further highlighted by Christian Bagatin’s 6th place and Marcin Budziński consolidating his 2nd place in the general classification.
For Nespoli, the day also brought the best young rider jersey and 2nd place in the points classification, marking a perfect day for the team led by Marzo Zamparella.
Statements
Team owner Antonio Bevilacqua expressed his great satisfaction:
“We started in the best possible way. We prepared the team with great attention, and the riders are proving to be a group of absolute value. I thank all our partners for their strong support, starting with Gabor Deak, Zoltan Bebto, the D’Aprile family, and everyone who supports this project. Our team is also standing out in Spain, with Márton Dina showing great strength in a long break yesterday.”
Winner Lorenzo Nespoli described his performance:
“In a race like this, there aren’t many explanations: I went all out, ‘dying’ on the bike. I knew I was feeling good and could push over this distance. I started strong against the wind, then on the return stretch I focused on the average speed: if I saw 50 it was fine, otherwise I accelerated again, even if I was suffering.”
He also highlighted the value of the result:
“The level here is high, with many strong teams. The satisfaction of the first victory of the season is really big. If there is a chance, I’ll seek other personal successes; otherwise, I’ll work for Budziński, who is riding very well.”
Sports director Marzo Zamparella added:
“An excellent performance from the whole team. Nespoli was outstanding, as were Bagatin and Ambrosini. Also, gaining time on the third in the general classification makes us more confident for the rest of the race.”
Stage 3 (ITT) Results
Sharjah Fort › Sharjah Fort (9.8 km)
Lorenzo Nespoli (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort) – 11’52” – avg 49.551 km/h
Jens Reynders (Qatar Pro Team) +2”
Luca Giaimi (UAE Team Emirates Gen Z) s.t.
Christian Bagatin (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort) +7”
General Classification
Rein Taaramäe (Kinan Racing Team)
Marcin Budziński (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort) +1’17”
Adne Van Engelen (Terengganu Cycling Team) +1’35”
(Marton Dina long brekaway in Spain).
RACES
Tour of Sharjah – Dubai in Arabia, January 23–27:
Davide Persico, Christian Bagatin, Marcin Budzinski, Matteo Ambrosini, Lorenzo Nespoli, Barnabas Peak.
DS: Zamparella.
January 23 – Clásica Camp de Morvedre:
Alessandro Verre, Diego Bracalente, Marton Dina, Fausto Masnada, Mark Valent, Samuele Zoccarato.
In the team car: Davide Martinelli and Antonio Bevilacqua.
January 24 – Ruta de la Cerámica:
Alessandro Verre, Nicolò Buratti, Diego Bracalente, Marton Dina, Fausto Masnada, Mark Valent, Samuele Zoccarato.
In the team car: Martinelli and Bevilacqua.
January 25 – Clásica Comunidad Valenciana:
Verre, Buratti, Bracalente, Dina, Masnada, Valent, Zoccarato.
In the team car: Martinelli and Bevilacqua.
TEAM PRESENTATION – The team will be officially presented on February 6 in Budapest.
RISULTATI:
23 gennaio: Sharjah 3° Lorenzo Nespoli
24 gennaio: Sharjah 2° Marcin Budzinski
25 gennaio: Sharjah 1° Lorenzo Nespoli
Source: mbhproteam
