Cannondale Factory Racing athletes Manuel "Mani" Fumic and Henrique "Henri" Avancini are ready for another racing season together. Over the years, Mani and Henri have developed a strong bond and close friendship. Both athletes are passionate competitors and have competed in the most demanding XC races several times, including the Absa Cape Epic, where they won the silver medal in 2019.

Now, after a long eight months, the boys are ready to finally kick off the 2020 World Cup XC racing season this week in Nové Město na Moravě on a course that is known to be fast, technical and has always delivered exciting racing.

While 2020 was an unprecedented year not only in terms of cycling races, Mani and Henri are not looking back. For 2021, these two world-class riders and teammates will once again focus on leading the Cannondale Factory Racing Team to further success in the World Cup, Olympic Games and stage races. Henrique will ride for Cannondale until 2023, while Manuel will tackle the final season of his career at full speed. Together, they will continue to share their camaraderie, the fun and excitement of the sport and their passion for cycling around the world with their fans.