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[CT'22] | Colombini | Project X
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| KaiserAdler |
Posted on 12-05-2023 21:45
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The time has come to finally reveal the sponsors for the 2023 season. And we will start off with an announcement by leading sponsor, Colombini.
That's right, Colombini Group has extended their sponsorship for another year! With the succes of the team in their maiden season, the Sammarinese furniture manufacturer has no other choice but to stay! But, for the other leading sponsors there is not so good news. The team has decided to stop all connections with Belgian based sponsors, including bike supplier Merckx. This means that a new co-sponsor will be presented. And lucky for you, that presentation is right now!
Ladies and Gentlemen, Malta based company...
Thats right, San Marino teams up with Malta to form a super Micro-nation team. And that means, a new banner!
Aaaah, that feels good. Fresh, and fruity. New sponsor means a new name, so without further ado. For next season the team will be named, Colombini - Unibet!
And thats about it, the word is out! Lets hope we can stick a PCT logo on our chest for next season, fingers crossed.
You really thought we weren't getting a new shirt, and displaying it here like an idiot? Wrong. It's here, it's fresh, fruity, and absolutely smoking! With credit to the amazing Ezeefreak!
Subject to change, not a finished project.
Glad that the weight is off my shoulders! In our next update we will discuss our new suppliers and minor sponsors, aswell as the project and personal mission of the team. We have big plans in store, and plan on fighting even harder for every point in our second season, but hopefully first PCT season.
This has been your boy, Adler, signing off. <3
Edited by KaiserAdler on 12-05-2023 22:34
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| Fabianski |
Posted on 12-05-2023 22:28
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Love that jersey 
And I'll love it even more when I see it behind my riders as often as possible 
Seriously, I really like how you're pushing your micro-nation project! And glad Colombini finally decided to stay, that's going to be two Sammarinese teams in PCT next year (unless disaster strikes) 
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| KaiserAdler |
Posted on 12-05-2023 22:33
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Fabianski wrote:
Love that jersey
And I'll love it even more when I see it behind my riders as often as possible
Seriously, I really like how you're pushing your micro-nation project! And glad Colombini finally decided to stay, that's going to be two Sammarinese teams in PCT next year (unless disaster strikes)
I better reveal the backside, so you can get used to it
I decided the micro-nations are where my heart lies. So I can't leave it behind. Micro nations, macro winners
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| redordead |
Posted on 15-05-2023 08:29
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And here I thought it was going to be the "Saber - Adler Team"
Colombini - Unibet doesn't quite roll off the tongue just yet, but I am diggin that jersey design 
It takes more skill to micro
"I am a cyclist, I may not be the best, but that is what I strive to be. I may never get there, but I will never quit trying." - Tadej Pogačar
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| AbhishekLFC |
Posted on 15-05-2023 09:45
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Didn't know Unibet was Maltese but like Fab said, I like that you are sticking with your micro nations story. Loving that jersey as well
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| KaiserAdler |
Posted on 16-05-2023 20:51
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@Red I considered more than once to name the team after Saber. But no man is greater than the team I guess
@Abhi I've commited to the micro project, its the only way I know now
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| Nemolito |
Posted on 24-05-2023 13:13
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Lovely jersey, love that combination of colours. Great work by Ezee once again. And looking forward to what Maltese riders you can get in the future
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| kandesbunzler26 |
Posted on 28-05-2023 20:52
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Great to see you found a new sponsor for your more than likely promotion to PCT. Your jersey already looks great.
I also fancy you sticking to your micro-nations focus. Speaking about this: I know a nice little French team which employs the only monegasque rider in the game. And though he's already declining, I would of course be very disappointed to not get a big offer for him in the transfer season 
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| KaiserAdler |
Posted on 01-06-2023 21:12
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After publishing the update about our new sponsor everything was fine. Until I started doubting what I wanted again. And then everything hit the fan. So, the last update can be declared null and void. It took roughly a week but here we are. Together with, by now, good friend and advisor Ezee I have reached my final form. I wont change again I promise mainly because Ezee wont make another shirt but he loves me I swear.
In the coming days I shall reveal the current status of this team. The sponsors, and who they are. Along with what they will mean for the time should become clear after this detailed reveal. I think the issue was mainly having ideas enough to fill about 5 teams, and regretting choosing only one. But I'm past that now. See you soon for the first reveal, the team name and the title sponsor(s)!
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| Ezeefreak |
Posted on 02-06-2023 06:34
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Good Luck Mate! I think your final decision is a great one. You'll look great at the PCT and i hope to sede the jersey at the front a lot.
Oh and to everyone else, thanks to this fabulous manager here I have shirts for almost a complete peloton as leftover. So i can just grab a design and make something new out of it 
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 02-06-2023 09:23
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Excited for this final jersey and sponsor group
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
15/08/22 - SotD said "Your [jandal's] humour is overrated"
11/06/24 - knockout said "Winning is fine I guess. Truth be told this felt completely unimportant."
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| redordead |
Posted on 02-06-2023 11:00
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So "Team Saber" is still an option?
"I am a cyclist, I may not be the best, but that is what I strive to be. I may never get there, but I will never quit trying." - Tadej Pogačar
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| KaiserAdler |
Posted on 02-06-2023 22:03
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It's time to reveal what the final decision has come to. In total there will be four primary sponsors, of which only one will take the stand as title sponsor. We will start with an old favorite. A sponsor that, with some frustration, has found a place in my heart. When looking back at the selection process, this sponsor had been on the team, then off again, as secondary, back on as a primary, only to be axed again. But, stronger than ever, Colombini Group.
Now onto the first unknown sponsor. Initially, they would have been the new title and primary sponsor. A total rebrand of the team, but I just couldn't do it. I couldn't let go of them either. A Royal holding company, in direct ownership of the King of Morocco. Ladies and gentlemen, Al Mada!
Our third sponsor doesn't need much of an introduction. They got on board as new secondary title sponsor and were our new showpony in our last update, only to get cut off again. Oops . But still, they remain as primary sponsors, Unibet
This is the sponsor, that set in motion the vibe of one title sponsor, and almost made it to be the lone sponsor. To me, they stand for a continent. A whole new world to discover. Well, not so new when you think about it but still. May I present, fuel company, Afriquia!
I love a good roleplay. And the whole changing my mind thing is all about that some role I play. I wanted the right vibe, a fitting story. And I just couldn't let go of Africa. With Saber performing as he did, it brought a spotlight on that continent for me. And a personal project of wanting to venture into it. This reveal is not so much roleplay as it is getting it out of the way. But, in the coming days an extensive update on what each sponsor will mean for the team, and how they influence our regional focus will be posted. Now, to unveil our new shirt and title sponsor. Ezee once again did a fantastic job. He's a mastermind really. It's probably the best he's made for me yet. Tadaaaaa
It's nothing like the color scheme we had the past season, but I fell in love with this shade of green and just couldn't resist. But yes, you are correct, Colombini will be the title sponsor next year. Fingers crossed, but having lead us to PCT we couldn't just abandon them. For the 2023 season, we will be named...
Thank you all for reading, I promise I won't change my mind again. Even though the current season is only just ending, I can't wait to start the next one with you guys. To new beginnings, and the friends made along the way.
Cheers, Adler.
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| Eden95 |
Posted on 03-06-2023 00:42
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That New Jersey is looking pretty schmick
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| kandesbunzler26 |
Posted on 03-06-2023 13:17
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Definitly an interesting jersey with a really nice colour scheme. So no deal for our monegasque rider then ... but we also have a rider from Cameroon in the squad. Also declining, but why not Oh, and both got national champions because of lack of competing other riders, by the way.
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| AbhishekLFC |
Posted on 04-06-2023 08:58
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Couldn't decide and went for all the sponsors I see
Great looking jersey and looking forward to seeing Colombini in the PCT next season.
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 04-06-2023 09:06
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Love honouring Saber with the new Moroccan sponsor and nice to have a team with a North African focus as opposed to all of us southern and eastern focused ones Very classy creation from Ezeefreak which I look forward to racing against next year
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
15/08/22 - SotD said "Your [jandal's] humour is overrated"
11/06/24 - knockout said "Winning is fine I guess. Truth be told this felt completely unimportant."
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| redordead |
Posted on 05-06-2023 07:57
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I didn't know Saber owned a holding company 
I like the change, green is nice
"I am a cyclist, I may not be the best, but that is what I strive to be. I may never get there, but I will never quit trying." - Tadej Pogačar
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| KaiserAdler |
Posted on 05-06-2023 21:27
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@Eden Thanks, Ezee worked really hard on it but it feels perfect for the new season
@kandes you really want to sell some riders don't you
@abhi everything all at once looking forward to joining you there
@jandal i thought i'd add a little spice to the micro haha. I needed a fancy new suit to fit with the promotion
@red apparently he owns a whole country now too.
Green Mean Machine baby
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| KaiserAdler |
Posted on 05-06-2023 21:32
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don't exactly know the planning on it yet but sometime soon I will be posting a season recap and preview to the coming season, along with the sponsor explanation thingy as said before. Thank you to everyone for the past season, I can't wait to join you all again in the new season.
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