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Mauro Bettin’s Torpado Ursus is an Italian XCO team backing the most promising man on national terrain. Gerhard Kerschbaumer, Italian XCO champion (and one of the best Top Riders in the world) is the spearhead. The legend from Alto Adige will be racing towards both the world medal and the Olympic medal over the next two seasons. Beside him, the Italian XCO champion Martina Berta, who is aiming for great results at national level. They are accompanied by three youths with plenty of potential. Nicola Taffarel will be racking up points in the Under23 category, while juniors Manuel Capra and Martin Mina will be aiming to gain some experience from their team-mates.

Team Torpado Ursus will be equipped with Kodiak, the ideal pair of Ursus wheels to achieve the best times on off-road terrain. Kodiak gives its all in cross-country (XCO) racing, where – thanks to its structural firmness – it manages best to accompany the mighty pedalling power of riders such as Kerschbaumer. These wheels are not just about power: Kodiak is devised to guarantee absolute reliability and riding comfort. Find out more about Ursus Kodiak by reading “this article”