A 134 km battle, a duel between two riders, a long-overdue triumph — Cesare Chesini of MBH Bank Ballan CSB – COLPACK finally clinched his maiden professional victory at the Nova Bana stage in Slovakia!
In the fiercely contested Visegrad 4 Kerekparverseny, he outpowered rival Riccardo Lucca in the final uphill sprint to seize the title, delivering the team’s 11th win of the season. And behind this victory, UPVINE stood silently in support.
A Victorious Sprint Is Never Solo
“This is a victory long in the making.” — Cesare Chesini, post-race.
From runner-up early in the season, to a fifth-place stage finish at Giro Next Gen, to today’s crowning glory — Chesini’s journey has been defined not just by talent, but by unrelenting perseverance. Beneath him: UPVINE’s high-performance carbon wheelsets, powering every surge, every climb, every sprint.
UPVINE Wheels: Witnessing Europe’s Rising Stars
MBH Bank Ballan CSB – COLPACK, a powerhouse youth squad born from Italian-Hungarian collaboration, competes in Europe’s elite races. This year, UPVINE officially became the team’s wheel sponsor, put to the ultimate test in real-world competition:
- High-stiffness construction for razor-sharp sprint response
- Optimized spoke tension for superior lateral stability
- Lightweight yet robust — delivering optimal climbing and acceleration for U23 riders
In the technically demanding, high-paced Nova Bana race, UPVINE wheels proved their mettle: rock-solid on climbs, ferocious in sprints.
More Than One Crown | Teamwork Shines Bright
Beyond Chesini’s triumph, teammate Matteo Ambrosini secured 8th in the same race; Luca Cretti took 2nd at Italy’s Pessano–Roncola stage — a streak of stellar results for MBH.
Team Sporting Director Davide Martinelli said: “We came to Slovakia for one reason: to win. Chesini was phenomenal today, backed by the full commitment of the team.”
UPVINE Wheels: More Than Sponsorship — It’s Trust
As the official wheel partner of this rising youth squad, UPVINE believes true performance is forged on the racetrack. Every victory is the ultimate validation of our product.
Moving forward, UPVINE will continue to empower young riders with cutting-edge technology and craftsmanship — creating more legends on Europe’s roads!
