One week after winning the World Championships in Kigali, Magdeleine Vallieres was already back on the start line at Giro dell'Emilia in Italy. On the eve of the race, a very excited Vallieres got to see her new digs for the next 357 days. EF Education-Oatly, known for their loud and unforgettable takes on national champion jerseys, kept it 100 with Vallieres' rainbow jersey, thanks in part to UCI rules about the design.
Friday was even better than Christmas morning for Vallieres, as she was showered in new, very colourful gear from the American team and its sponsors, with photographers Ashley and Jered Gruber on hand to photograph the happy occasion.
“I am super excited to race my bike again,” Vallieres said. “It will be my first time racing in the stripes, and then with the new bike, new helmet, and new Wahoo it is going to be super. Whatever happens in the race, it is going to be special.”
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