Team Giant-Alpecin to use Mini Clubmans as team cars in 2016

MINI Netherlands are set to partner Team Giant-Alpecin from 2016, whereby the WorldTour team will drive the new MINI Clubman during the season.

The partnership, which will begin January 1 2016, will perhaps surprise some, but according to Hidde-Jan Haven, brand manager for MINI Netherlands, the MINI Clubman is a perfect fit for Team Giant-Alpecin: “The new MINI Clubman offers plenty of space, making it the ideal team car.”

Haven is very enthusiastic about the partnership and sees many similarities between the two organisations: “MINI and Team Giant-Alpecin both have a strong focus on innovation and technology. With this partnership we are supporting a successful team with lots of potential.”

Iwan Spekenbrink (NED), CEO of Team Giant-Alpecin, also sees many opportunities in the partnership: “Our mission is to inspire cyclists around the world and to encourage sporting excellence. A top brand like MINI will certainly contribute to this.”

Iwan Spekenbrink said: “In cycling, much is asked of a team car. The MINI Clubman is the perfect reinforcement for our team. This partnership fits perfectly with our ‘Keep Challenging’ philosophy based on innovation, cooperation and continuous improvement.”