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A Cheerful Osaka Team Led by a Seasoned Veteran
A UCI Continental team from Osaka Prefecture, supported by Matrix, a timing service active in various road races.
Last year, Kai Kobayashi brought the team a national title but has since transferred.
The face of the team is now Francisco Mancebo (Spain), who turned 49 this year.
Even among active riders worldwide, he is in the oldest class, but his performance—4th overall in the 2004 Tour de France—remains impressive.
He won Stage 1 of a stage race in Mauritania this year and finished second overall.
His dedicated approach to cycling serves as a model for other riders.
Another veteran, José Vicente Triviño (Spain), 39, continues to play a central role in the team.
Japanese riders include cyclocross national champion Sei Oda and Daiki Yasuhara, who consistently rides at the front.
At team presentations, their microphone performances always impress, showing the Osaka team in top form.
