Following Matteo Bono's extension of the contract, LAMPRE-MERIDA confirm the presence of another experienced cyclist in the 2016 roster.

Manuele Mori has signed the extension of the contract and he'll spend the 8th season in the team of manager Brent Copeland: he'll be a key in supporting the team's captains and for helping the young talented cyclists.

Born in 1980 in a family deeply linked to cycling (his father Primo and his brother Massimiliano used to be both pro riders), Manuele Mori has become a skilfull athlete  in 12 season as pro and his top qualities are the experience and the competence in managing race situations.

Mori succeeded in winning one race, the Japan Cup in 2007: in Japan, Mori is a cycling star and he's supported by a fan club.

"In the team roster there are many young riders and dynamic cyclists, so Mori is very important in order to balance these characteristics with his experience and his cycling competence," Brent Copeland explained. "He's one of the best element for supporting the captain and, moreover, with his morale he's so important for the team spirit."

Mori decribes his satisfaction: "I'm very happy and proud to receive once again the trust from the team. I thank the staff, the sport directors, the management and the sponsors which gave me the opportunity to race in the team in the past years and which, in 2016, will allow me to spend the 8th season wearing this amazing jersey. 

"Their trust in me is a prize for my full commitment to the support of the captains and of the young guns in the team. I can't wait for the new season to begin for sharing with my teammates the feelings of giving honor to the blue-fuchsia-green colors all around the world."