Torpado Surfing Shop at the start line of the Valle Zignago

Paulissen ready for his first race with his new team

Everything is clear for Paulissen's debut with Team Torpado Surfing, together with Serena Calvetti Roel will take part in the 4th edition of the Valle Zignago - Lugana di Caorle a Concordia Sagittaria, Italy, on Sunday Febrary 24th, 2013. The 50 km race track, mostly flat, is a good opportunity for both athletes to get to know their shape after coming out of a long winter and different training camps abroad.

Roel will debut on the Torpado Nearco 27,5" he was testing the last weeks in his training camp in Spain. "Yes, I tried out the Nearco here in Spain for the first time and put it at the acid test. I have to admit, at the beginning I was a bit sceptic about the 27,5ers, but now... I really like the bike and I am really enthusiastic about the Nearco. It feels great on all kind of surfaces and I am convinced of its superiority. I can't wait to race it!"