Materiel-velo.com Cycling Team
Elite riders, collaborators and amateur cyclists, passionate riders
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Since spring 2022, Materiel-velo.com has had its own team of competitive cyclists!
For the 2023 season, the team has 15 riders: Materiel-velo.com employees, elite riders from our partner clubs and high-performance competitive cyclists. They will proudly represent Materiel-velo.com at major events on the French calendar with the aim of achieving top results.
For more information, visit the team's website.
Our partnerships
Throughout France
For many years, Materiel-velo.com has been supporting numerous clubs in their projects, whether they are focused on high-level cycling, competition, making cycling accessible to all, introducing young people to cycling or simply enjoying the pleasure of cycling.
As a family business, we place great importance on supporting clubs and organisations that reflect our values. We maintain close relationships with associations near our stores, including sports clubs and associations, and have decided to support them, united by a shared passion and values:
Passion, Unity, Respect, Teamwork
It's in our DNA! Since the launch of Materiel-velo.com, we have been committed to forming ambitious and constructive partnerships with clubs and sporting events. In addition to the visibility that this approach offers, it is about developing strong ties with trusted teams.Today, we support more than 40 clubs and organisations throughout France on a year-round basis, whether in road cycling or mountain biking, under the auspices of the FFC, FSGT or UFOLEP.We want to support everyone who loves cycling and wants to improve. Effort, friendliness and teamwork are values that we cultivate at Materiel-velo.com: you will find them in every event we partner with!|>
The clubs we support throughout the year
At the highest level
Van Rysel - Roubaix Lille Métropole in Continental UCI
Bourg-en-Bresse Ain Cycling in National 1
SCO Dijon in National 1
VC Vaulx-en-Velin in National 1
VC Corbas in National 1
Thanks to regular exchanges with the best French amateur clubs, Materiel-velo.com benefits from qualitative and relevant feedback on the equipment used, enabling us to adapt our offer.
Here is some feedback from our partner clubs:
BOURG AIN CYCLING 01
BMC TEAMMACHINE SLR DISC frame kit
The BMC TEAMMACHINE SLR frame kit is at the cutting edge of performance and satisfies the most demanding riders by offering an excellent balance between rigidity, aerodynamics and lightness. It allows you to feel comfortable on all types of terrain, whether riding at 50 km/h or climbing a mountain pass in the Alps. This allows us to be effective in all races on the Elite calendar. By optimising the setup with an aero handlebar, the performance of the SLR frame is close to that of the SLR01 at a much more affordable price. "
MAVIC SL45 DISC wheels
" After several seasons of testing and enjoying Mavic wheels, riders have been unanimous in their choice of the SL45 for the past two years. The model's versatility and performance make it the ideal wheel set for a varied riding schedule.
On a technical level, the Mavic SL45 is appreciated for its aerodynamic qualities, responsiveness and weight, which make it perfect for climbs up to medium mountain ranges, but also for the increasingly numerous and demanding races with gravel sections. For high mountains, the 32 mm version is obviously preferred by climbers looking to shave off those last few grams.|>
Sprinteur Club Olympique Dijon
TREK EMONDA SL7 bike
"The frame is versatile and you can feel its climbing profile, which translates into good responsiveness when accelerating or changing pace on climbs. Climbing bike, but not only that, as you can tell that the front section has been designed with aerodynamics in mind, which is noticeable when riding fast and makes it easier to reach and maintain high speeds than on the previous generation frame."|>
ULTEGRA 12V Di2 groupset
"Reliability is the watchword here, as this is a continuation of what the Japanese brand offered in its 11-speed groupset. The new brake calipers with a slightly wider fork prevent the small noises that could sometimes be heard on the 11-speed group when a disc was slightly warped or when dirt got on the disc or between the disc and the pads. The new derailleurs are even easier to adjust via the mobile app, and the fact that all groupsets are Bluetooth-enabled (unlike some 11-speed groupsets) and can therefore be connected to our various GPS devices allows us to use the live battery gauge to anticipate and charge our batteries at the end of our rides when we see that the gauge is low. Finally, as they are all equipped with battery-powered shifters, these are still all or almost all at high battery levels after around 8,000 km. »
Corbas Lyon Métropole
CAMPAGNOLO SHAMAL CARBON DISC wheels
Shamal wheels are excellent wheels for mountain biking. They are lightweight and offer good performance, and the difference in profile between the front and rear wheels is ideal for aerodynamics. In addition, the width of the wheel provides extra comfort, which increases the pleasure of riding on these wheels, even on rough roads."
HUTCHISON FUSION 5 tyres
We have been using Hutchinson tyres since the start of the season. These tyres contribute greatly to our performance thanks to their high performance and excellent puncture resistance: the tubeless system seals most holes, saving us a lot of mechanical problems. Their grip is also flawless, with perfect handling even on wet roads."
XC63
TREK SUPERCALIBER bike
"We have been riding Trek Supercaliber 9.8 bikes in various configurations for three years. According to our riders, it is a very dynamic bike that can handle all types of cross-country and cross-country marathon terrain. It's a well-balanced bike that's just as good going uphill as downhill.
On climbs, the suspension system aligned with the seat stays, which are also flexible, provides very effective propulsion on rough terrain, allowing you to get through quickly. On descents, it's like riding on rails, with the suspension effectively absorbing the roughness of the terrain and allowing dynamic support in corners. When you lock all the suspension and accelerate, it's as effective as a semi-rigid bike.
The mechanics are reliable and balanced, with a top-of-the-range "iso trust" system that allows riders to perform with confidence on French and European cross-country circuits.|>
TREK PROCALIBER bike
"This is the bike for young people at cycling schools and on fast, lively circuits. The 'iso speed' system provides significant comfort and the bike is extremely dynamic. It's a weapon for XCE and XCO on challenging circuits, with reliable mechanics that give the maintenance team peace of mind. A very good bike for riding fast and climbing hard, but also enjoyable on sporty rides."p>
