# Bardiani-CSF 7 Saber cycling team status

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bardiani-csf-7-saber-cycling-team-status
> Updated: 2026-10-31T13:27:01.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In mid-October 2026, the Bardiani-CSF 7 Saber cycling team announced its rosters for several upcoming Italian races, including the Giro del Veneto, the Serenissima Gravel, and the Veneto Classic.

By late October, the team faced significant uncertainty. Manager Bruno Reverberi expressed pessimism regarding the future of the team and professional cycling, stating that the team is considering closing within two years. Reverberi criticized the UCI points system as “incompetent,” arguing that it discourages aggressive racing styles and makes securing sponsorship difficult. Due to these challenges, the team has reportedly offered new riders only one-year contracts.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Bardiani CSF 7 Saber boss criticizes UCI points system

Bardiani CSF 7 Saber manager Bruno Reverberi warns the team may close within two years, blaming the UCI points system for stifling aggressive racing and threatening the team's survival.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bardiani-csf-7-saber-boss-criticizes-uci-points-system

### 2026-10-12: Bardiani-CSF 7 Saber announces lineups for Italian race series

Bardiani-CSF 7 Saber has announced its rosters for three final Italian races: Giro del Veneto, Serenissima Gravel, and Veneto Classic, taking place between October 14 and October 18.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bardiani-csf-7-saber-announces-lineups-for-italian-race-series

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