Swiss Cycling has appointed Edi Telser as the ideal person to continue the ongoing development of professional structures in Swiss women's cycling in the area of competitive sport. In collaboration with the national coaches of the men's elite and the road riders, Bruno Diethelm and Christian Rocha, Telser will have the opportunity to build a professional environment for Swiss women's cycling.

Telser lives in Prad am Stilfserjoch (ITA) and is currently coach and team manager of the women's mountain bike team "Colnago Südtirol". The Italian will end his activities with this team. He will continue to be responsible for sales and development of the "Vaude/Bike" brand in Italy. Telser, who has the highest coaching qualification in Italy, is a well-known personality in the world of women's cycling. The South Tyrolean has extensive experience in international women's cycling and has gained a lot of recognition for his good manners and friendliness.Telser will already be working with Swiss Cycling at the Mountain Bike World Championships in South Africa in order to guarantee an optimal handover of office. Thomas Peter, Head of Competitive Sports at the Swiss Cycling Federation, is convinced that this change will have a positive impact in the long term.Source: Swiss Cycling