Source: Press release
(GOOGLE TRANSLATE)Ivan Alvarez Gutierrez ride with the jersey of Team -Trek MTB Selle San Marco . Now it's official , the strong Spanish rider will be the point man for the team Venetian specialties cross-country in particular.
" After weeks of rumors, I can finally say that an athlete of Team Selle San Marco -Trek . Could not wait to do so , because only the idea of being part of this group praised me a lot and now I am eager to begin " Gutierrez says " I am delighted for my new adventure. so far I 'm finding it very well . Trentin With Marco we understand each other because he was also runner and knows what are our needs. I met the other companions , they are all good guys . Costa already know him and Johnny Cattaneo , a myth. "
The employment of Ivan is an added value to the team who will have the opportunity to be present not only in the Marathon and Marathon, but also to be competitive nell'XCO : "It was one of our needs and Ivan being available , we thought immediately to him , "reveals Mark Trentin " We had a first contact before Christmas , and even though we were very far as timing , we have tried to do what you can . I have to thank from this point of view, some sponsors , we were given a further help to support the operation. Besides Ivan , an athlete is not only thick, but in the world of fat tires has an excellent reputation for his character . as for us , we hope to live up to its expectations . convinced that we will return to find the right serenity to achieve the goals it deserves. "
Gutierrez , born in 1981 , shows a thickness of honors , most notably the recent silver medal at the XCO National Championships and won the bronze medal at the World Under- 23 in 2003 in addition to a podium and several placings in the top team in World Cup XCO and an endless series of successes on all the Marlene Sunshine Race SĂźdtirol Nalles that has won for two consecutive years. The event is part of the Italian , Spanish event which aims to aim for this season: " we will reveal later my calendar of races, but I can already say that my goal will be the evidence of the Italian XCO . I already won in the past and I believe that the races included in this circuit is adapted to my characteristics and can allow me to express myself better aiming to make full result . "
Ivan 's debut with the team jersey Selle San Marco -Trek is imminent. In fact, today will start for Spain where run two tests of the Madrid Open , "I want to start well this season and I hope to do already, these first few commitments ."