<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:justify;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">XDS, a leading bicycle brand in the Chinese market, is excited to announce its major investment in the prestigious UCI WorldTeam Astana. This historic move makes XDS solidifying the brand’s ambitions to expand its footprint in the global cycling community. As part of this agreement, the team will be rebranded as the XDS Astana Team, marking a new era for both the team and the brand.<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:justify;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">XDS’ Investment in the Astana Team<blockquote><h4 style="margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify;">In a landmark investment, XDS has secured major strategic partner of the Astana team, one of the most storied names in professional cycling. Founded in 2006, the Astana team has achieved remarkable success, including multiple Grand Tour victories, podium finishes in iconic races such as the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España, and nurturing some of cycling's most celebrated athletes, such as Alberto Contador, Vincenzo Nibali and Mark Cavendish. The team has a legacy of excellence in world-class cycling competitions.</h4></blockquote><blockquote><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:justify;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">Now under XDS's investment, the Astana team will benefit from the brand's advanced engineering capabilities, cutting-edge bicycle technology, and strong financial backing. This investment represents a significant step for XDS as it positions itself as a key player in the international cycling arena, helping propel the team to even greater success in the years ahead.</blockquote><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:justify;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">Rebranding to XDS Astana Team<blockquote><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:justify;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">Following the investment, the Astana team will officially be rebranded as the XDS Astana Team. This strategic name change signals a new chapter in the team’s history, with XDS becoming a general partner in the team’s operations and ambitions. The new XDS Astana Team will continue to compete at the highest level of professional cycling, representing the Chinese innovation and manufacture in the international cycling community.</blockquote><blockquote><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:justify;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">XDS, a leader in high-performance bicycles, has already made significant strides in China and will leverage its strong presence in Asia and Europe and growing global recognition to boost the visibility of the newly rebranded XDS Astana Team.</blockquote><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:justify;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">XDS's Premium brand X-LAB to Equip the Team<blockquote><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:justify;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">In line with the rebranding, the XDS Astana Team will now race with bicycles and equipment from XDS’s premium brand, X-LAB. X-LAB is known for its precision engineering and cutting-edge technology, offering products that blend performance with innovation. From lightweight carbon frames to highly responsive components, X-LAB products are designed for the highest levels of competition, enabling athletes to reach their full potential.</blockquote><blockquote><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:justify;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">XDS’s commitment to excellence in bike design and engineering will undoubtedly enhance the performance of the XDS Astana Team, ensuring that the riders have every possible advantage in their pursuit of victory on the world’s biggest stages.</blockquote><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:justify;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">Global Expansion Strategy<blockquote><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:justify;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">The major investment of the Astana team is not only a major step for XDS in the world of professional cycling but also an integral part of the company’s broader strategy to expand into international markets. XDS has long been a leader in China’s bicycle market, and now, with the XDS Astana Team, the company is ready to take its next big leap.</blockquote><blockquote><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:justify;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">This investment will also help the brand expand its reach into Europe and other key markets, strengthening its presence in the competitive cycling world and creating new opportunities for growth. The partnership with the XDS Astana Team is a powerful statement of XDS’s ambition to become a global leader in the cycling industry.</blockquote><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:justify;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">About XDS and X-LAB<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:justify;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">XDS is a premier Chinese brand specializing in the design, manufacture, and development of high-performance bicycles. Founded in 1995, the company has become one of China’s most recognized bicycle manufacturers, known for its innovative designs and commitment to quality. XDS has made a name for itself in both the road and mountain bike segments, offering a wide range of products that cater to competitive cyclists, enthusiasts, and everyday riders.<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:18.4px;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;orphans:auto;text-align:justify;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">X-LAB, the premium brand from XDS, represents XDS’s commitment to top-tier performance, offering state-of-the-art technology and design for elite athletes and cycling professionals. By the investment in the Astana team, XDS is taking the next step in its evolution as a global player in the cycling world.

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Five Best Results in Career<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>2nd place – Stage 3, Petronas Le Tour de Langkawi 2024</li><li>2nd place – Stage 2, Istrian Spring Trophy 2022</li><li>5th place – General Classification, Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye 2024</li><li>9th place – General Classification, Vuelta a Burgos 2023</li><li>10th place – General Classification, Petronas Le Tour de Langkawi 2024, 2023</li></ul>

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Five Best Results in Career<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>1st place – Stage 3, Tour of Oman 2022</li><li>2nd place – General Classification, Sazka Tour 2022</li><li>2nd place – General Classification, Alpes Isère Tour 2021</li><li>2nd place – road race, Under 23 European Road Championships 2020</li><li>5th place – General Classification, Tour of Oman 2022</li></ul>

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Five Best Results in Career<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>1st place – Stages 2,7,8, Petronas Le Tour de Langkawi 2024</li><li>1st place – Stages 1,3,5 and General Classification, Tour of Bulgaria 2024</li><li>1st place – Stages 2 and 8, Tour of Japan 2024</li><li>1st place – Stage 1, Giro di Sicilia 2022</li><li>1st place – Stage 1, Tour of Antalya 2022&nbsp;</li></ul>

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Five Best Results in Career<ul><li>1st place – Stage 4 and General Classification, Ronde de l'Isard 2024</li><li>2nd place – General Classification, Istrian Spring Trophy 2024</li><li>3rd place – Umag Trophy 2023</li><li>3rd place – Coppa Citta' Di San Daniele 2023</li><li>3rd place – General Classification, Istrian Spring Trophy 2023</li></ul>

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Five Best Results in Career<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>1st place – Giro della Toscana 2024</li><li>2nd place – General Classification, Arctic Race of Norway 2024</li><li>1st place – Stage 4, Arctic Race of Norway 2023</li><li>1st place – Stage 20, La Vuelta Ciclista a España 2021</li><li>2nd place – Faun-Ardèche Classic 2021&nbsp;</li></ul>

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France

Five Best Results in Career<ul><li>3rd place – Veneto Classic 2022</li><li>3rd place – General Classification, Arctic Race of Norway 2022</li><li>5th place – General Classification, Settimana Internazionale Coppe e Bartali 2020</li><li>5th place – General Classification, Adriatica Ionica Race 2019</li><li>6th place – General Classification, Tour of Slovenia 2022</li></ul>

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Five Best Results in Career<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>1st place – Mountain Classification, Critérium du Dauphiné 2024</li><li>1st place – Stage 2 and General Classification, Vuelta Asturias 2023</li><li>1st place – Stage 14, Giro d'Italia 2021</li><li>1st place – Stage 2 and General Classification, Adriatica Ionica Race 2021</li><li>2nd place – General Classification, Vuelta Asturias 2022</li></ul>

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Five Best Results in Career<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>1st place – road race, African Continental Championships 2024, 2023, 2022</li><li>1st place – Stages 3,8 and General Classification, Tour du Rwanda 2023</li><li>1st place – Stage7 and General Classification, Tour of Qinghai Lake 2023</li><li>2nd place – General Classification, Tour of Hainan 2024</li><li>3rd place – Giro dell'Appennino 2023</li></ul>

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Five Best Results in Career<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>1st place – Stages 3,4 and General Classification, Tour of Hainan 2024</li><li>1st place – individual time trial, Oceania Continental Championships 2024, 2022</li><li>1st place – General Classification, New Zeeland Cycle Classic 2024, 2019</li><li>1st place – Stage 1 and General Classification, International Tour of Hellas 2022</li><li>1st place – road race, Commonwealth Games 2022</li></ul>

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New Zealand

Five Best Results in Career<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>1st place – Stage 2, Tour of Britain 2022</li><li>1st place – Stage 2, Paris-Nice 2021</li><li>1st place – Stage 3, Volta ao Algarve 2020</li><li>1st place – Stage 7, Amgen Tour of California 2019</li><li>1st place – Danilith Nokere Koerse 2019</li></ul>

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