The Klimatiza Orbea Team signs José Dias and completes one of the most powerful teams in current XCM

Following the incorporation of David Valero, the Klimatiza Orbea Team has confirmed the signing of the Portuguese José Dias for 2026. The Portuguese rider arrives from the Buff Megamo Team, where he has competed at the highest international level in recent seasons within the UCI Marathon circuit.

José Dias joins the Klimatiza Orbea Team to strengthen a top-level XCM project

José Dias has established himself as one of the leading figures in Portuguese marathon MTB thanks to a career marked by consistency and reliability in long and particularly demanding races. He is a regular in the Top 10 at the Cape Epic, has been on the podium at the XCM World Championships, and is a national champion in the discipline, among other significant achievements. His profile perfectly fits the current competitive DNA of the Spanish team as he is a solid rider, experienced in high-stress races, and accustomed to fighting for front positions in the international calendar.

The arrival of Dias is not an isolated signing, but rather another piece in the ambitious structure that the Klimatiza Orbea Team is building for 2026, as it will allow the team to form several pairing options for races in this discipline and be consistent throughout the entire calendar. The team aims to continue being a key player in the major events of the global XCM scene, and the Portuguese rider's experience in UCI Marathon events adds value both in sporting and strategic terms.

With the incorporation of José Dias, the lineup of the Klimatiza Orbea Team for the upcoming season is configured with internationally renowned names: David Valero (Spain), José Dias (Portugal), Samuele Porro (Italy), Marc Stutzmann (Switzerland), Sebastián Gesche (Chile), and Luis Martínez (Spain).

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This group positions the Klimatiza Orbea Team among the most powerful structures in international XCM, with ample arguments to fight for victories and titles in the major marathons of 2026.