VIGOR CYCLING CLUB: A TRADITION OF PASSION AND CHAMPIONS

Cicli Mattio and Team Vigor: what is their connection?

Cicli Mattio and Team Vigor are united by a long tradition of success and passion for cycling, linked above all by the figure of Silvio Mattio, owner of Cicli Mattio, a company founded in 1996. The Vigor Cycling Club, with historical roots in the 1920s and reborn in 1992 becoming a symbol of Piedmontese and Italian cycling. The synergy between Team Vigor and Cicli Mattio has made it possible to offer excellent technical support to athletes, contributing to the growth of young talents such as Elisa Balsamo and Pietro Mattio, who today shine on the international scene.

THE ROOTS OF TEAM VIGOR

Vigor was founded in the 1920s in the Turin area, but its true rebirth took place in 1992 thanks to the commitment of Silvio and Claudio Mattio together with Giuseppe Olivero and Giuseppe Monge, passionate cyclists who created the youth Vigor in Piasco, a small town that became the cradle of Piedmontese and national cycling. With the new youth team, Vigor officially entered the Italian Cycling Federation, and the rest is history.

Team Vigor has evolved over time, uniting different local realities and becoming a true point of reference for youth and amateur cycling.

A NURSERY OF CHAMPIONS

Over the years, Vigor has launched numerous athletes who have established themselves at a national and international level. Elisa Balsamo is undoubtedly the most illustrious name: raised in Vigor, she won the title of world road champion in 2021, as well as numerous Italian, European and world championships on the track.

But the list of champions is long:

• Miculà Dematteis, winner of the Gran Fondo World Cup, brought the name of Vigor to the podiums all over Europe.
• Alessandro Mattio, now a full member of Cicli Mattio, was one of the leading athletes of Team Vigor
• Giosuè Mattio, Luca Cavallo, Enrico Olivero and Michele Bertaina brought the Vigor jersey to the highest levels of youth competitions.
• Simone Olivero, was a professional in Team Corratec until 2024
• Domenico Cirlincione, now under 23 at General Store, is another example of how Vigor continues to train top-level talents.
• Pietro Mattio, now in the prestigious Visma-Lease a Bike team, is one of the most promising talents in international cycling.

A HISTORY OF SUCCESS

Thanks to its solid structure and the passion of its managers, Vigor has collected over 30 national titles in all disciplines: road, track, mountain bike, downhill and enduro.

Vigor has also left its mark in organizational cycling, promoting major events such as the Italian Four Cross Championships, the Downhill European Cup, the Giro della Provincia Granda and the Valvaraita Bike in stages, created together with Cicli Mattio.

TOWARDS THE FUTURE

Today, with teams ranging from the very young to the elite, Vigor continues to be a point of reference for those who want to grow in the world of cycling. The recent merger with Esperia led to the birth of the Unione Ciclistica Piasco, demonstrating once again the desire to innovate and improve.

Thanks to the experience and passion of managers such as Silvio Mattio, Claudio Mattio and Salvatore Cirlincione, the Vigor Cycling Club continues its mission: to train champions, spread the passion for cycling and bring the name of Piasco ever higher.

Follow Vigor and Cicli Mattio to experience the emotions of great cycling!