Montecatini Terme, December 6, 2025 – Team Solution Tech – Vini Fantini is pleased to announce the renewal of Yukiya Arashiro for the 2026 season.
The continuation of the relationship with the Japanese rider comes at a time of significant growth for the team, made possible by the new support from NIPPO, which this year joins as a sponsor for the first time and has enabled the creation of the new Development Team with UCI Continental Team license, the first of its kind in Italy.
In this context, Arashiro’s presence takes on a key role. The three-time Japanese national champion will continue racing under the guidance of Serge Parsani, bringing his experience to the ProTeam, helping to strengthen the roster and improve the team’s overall quality, as well as serving as a valuable point of reference for young talents, particularly Japanese riders.
“We are very happy to count on Yukiya again for 2026 – says team manager Serge Parsani – His vast experience, professionalism, and talent make him a fundamental figure for the growth of both the ProTeam and the Development Team. This ambitious project was initiated by Hiroshi Daimon, NIPPO’s sponsorship manager. Thanks to Yukiya’s contribution and the support of our new sports director Takehiro Mizutani, we will be able to offer the riders in the Development Team – especially the three young Japanese talents in the roster – a structured path to grow, learn, and prepare for the professional level, thereby contributing to the development of Japanese cycling.
I also want to thank Hiroshi Daimon and NIPPO for the trust they have placed in this project. Their decision to support us in the upcoming season is a true honor for us.We are confident that this collaboration can develop in a solid and lasting way, and we hope to represent it at our best.”
“I will be racing again next year! – says Yukiya Arashiro – I am very grateful to have been able to continue racing at this age and I want to thank everyone who has supported me. My motivation is to contribute to the growth of young riders, especially Japanese ones, and I believe that this project can achieve the results we hope for. The next season will offer many opportunities to race in Japan, and I thank everyone in advance for their continued support and for this opportunity.”