Lotto, official streetwear and footwear of Team Polti VisitMalta
Since 2023, Lotto Sport Italia has been the official technical sponsor of Team Polti VisitMalta, an Italian-Spanish professional cycling team born from a project by legends Ivan Basso and Alberto Contador. Thirteen years after Basso’s historic victory at the 2010 Giro d’Italia, Lotto has once again returned to professional cycling, this time supporting the Varese champion in his role as sports manager. Alongside him, Alberto Contador and his brother Francisco guide the team towards new milestones.
In 2025, Lotto will once again provide Team Polti VisitMalta’s off-bike apparel and footwear,
ensuring a polished, stylish look for riders and staff during their travels, events, and free time, as well as for their gym training sessions. The Italian brand will be present in every off-competition moment, ensuring a clean and stylish look for all team members. With an unwavering commitment to research and development, Lotto continues to create technical yet essential products, designed to support the passion of athletes while remaining accessible to all.
Whether traveling, staying at hotels, attending events and presentations, or training in the gym, Team Polti VisitMalta will rely on Lotto’s versatile, high-quality apparel. The riders and staff will wear these garments in every moment they represent the team off the bike, ensuring a consistent, professional look even when they’re not competing. Designed to meet the demands of the cycling season, these pieces feature durable fabrics that withstand frequent washing and dry quickly.
For their athletic training, the riders will rely on Lotto’s SPEEDRIDE 705, a shoe that stands out for its incredibly soft fit, breathable mesh upper, and AMF – Air Memory Foam 500 insole, designed for maximum comfort. For official events and casual wear, they’ll opt for the TRAINER 2000 AMF, a modern sneaker that blends tradition, innovation, and everyday practicality.
Meanwhile, the team’s staff will be equipped with the MOONRUN 500, ideal for long hours on their feet. Featuring a soft, lightweight and breathable upper that ensures a perfect fit and excellent ventilation, an ultra-light EVA midsole with Hyperpulse technology for responsive cushioning, and an Air Memory Foam 500 insole for a personalized fit, it’s built for all-day, unparalleled comfort. The rubber tread pattern ensures multidirectional traction on various surfaces.
The renewal of this sponsorship for 2025 strengthens the bond between Lotto Sport Italia and Team Polti VisitMalta, marking the third consecutive year of collaboration and demonstrating a synergy built on shared values such as tradition, innovation, and deep passion for cycling. Through this partnership, Lotto reaffirms its commitment to professional cycling, supporting a team that looks to the future with determination and an ambitious project that combines experience, talent, and passion.
Ivan Basso, sport manager of Team Polti VisitMalta, underlines his satisfaction with Lotto’s
continued support: “They were already with my team when I won one of my Giro d’Italia, and it’s wonderful that we continue to have their trust and support now in this project. We will continue to succeed together!”
“We are proud to renew our partnership with Team Polti VisitMalta, a team that embodies the dedication and innovation that have always distinguished Lotto,” commented Andrea Tomat, President of Lotto Sport Italia. “A team led by two riders who have written the history of world cycling. The collaboration with Ivan Basso, a two-time Giro d’Italia winner and twice on the podium of the Tour de France, represents the consolidation of a sporting journey that has linked us for a long time. Furthermore, working with Alberto Contador, one of the greatest cyclists of his generation and among the most decorated in the history of Grand Tours, strengthens our commitment to this outstanding partnership. Cycling is a sport that requires sacrifice, determination, and passion—values we share and wish to continue supporting and promoting.”
