Source: press release
Leonardo Paez, 31, and TX Active-Bianchi extended their agreement until the end of 2014. The Colombian athlete will keep on riding a Bianchi bike for another season. Paez had worn TX Active-Bianchi’s jersey from 2008 to 2010, coming back to Italy again in 2012.
"We’re really satisfied Paez signed for another season with us. In 2013 he was the master of Marathon races. We're sure he will give us new joys, paired with Tony Longo” TX Active-Bianchi's team manager Massimo Ghirotto stated.
2013 season’s stats confirmed Paez-Longo as a very successful pair. Marathon Worlds’ bronze medallist in June, the Colombian brought home prestigious win like those at Sellaronda Hero in Selva Val Gardena and Gimondibike in Iseo, beside GF del Durello, Da piazza a piazza, GF Costa degli Etruschi, Atestina Superbike, 100 km dei Forti, Plan de Corones Marathon, Sauze Mountain Classic and GF Troi Trek. On his side, Longo clinched 7 victories.
“I’m really happy I'll go on racing for the Bianchi team, my second family: with them I shared many winning days in 2013 and before. I will be pursuing big goals for 2014, with the Marathon Worlds Championships in first place” Paez announces.
