Goncalo Tavares
20 years
Hagens Berman Axeon
Climber
Everything CORSO does is born from the passion for the sport.
We’re an agency that knows its riders inside out and fosters their talents the right way, with a strong focus on long-term planning and sustainable growth.
We make sure our athletes always have the strongest, most knowledgeable partner in their corner, representing their best interests. And we pride ourselves on supporting them in every aspect of their careers, on and off the bike.
We’re a tightly knit crew that supports one another every step of the way, because we know how much hard work it takes to make it in professional sport. We’ve worked in teams, as riders as well as in top management, and on the sponsorship side. This variety of experience gives us the edge, because we know the sport from all angles.
At the heart of our agency are the riders. We've known most of them since their junior or U23 days and helped them grow their careers on and off the bike. Joining the agency as a client means more than just a business relationship to us.
Our newest project at CORSO is a division with the sole purpose of managing the careers of women athletes. We are strong believers in equality and want to help the sport continue the upward trajectory.
Our newest project at CORSO is a division with the sole purpose of managing the careers of young athletes.
”CORSO is not only an agency. It’s like a family. It didn’t matter if I was a U23 rider trying to make a mark for myself or a world champion. I always knew and know they have my back.
Mads PedersenCorso Pro Roster 2019
They might not be riding in the pro peloton anymore, but we support them after their active career.
Introducing our co-founders and the other key figures that make up the core of the Corso family. Thanks to our extensive relationships within the industry and our experience in identifying the essential elements in a true partnership, we can make it happen, all the way down to the last detail.
João’s career has been interesting enough for the New York Times to write about. From professional cyclist to head of sales for Bicycling Magazine and back the peloton with Cervélo Test Team, his path was anything but usual.
João holds a Political Science and International Business Degree from Fordham University and sports the most killer beard in cycling.
Ken was a founding member of the LEOPARD-TREK cycling team and as marketing director he built the biggest team brand in professional cycling – on and offline.
Before he joined LEOPARD he led the marketing of Cervélo TestTeam, a team known for its openness and fan-access. Ken holds a Masters Degree in International Business Marketing and Finance from Maastricht University.
He knows the sport inside and out and has been involved in professional cycling since 1997.
Stauffi is a former professional cyclist who showed his talent early on by winning a stage and the green jersey in the Tour de l’Avenir.
He went on to ride for teams like Quick – Step and MTN-Qhubeka and played an integral part in Gerald Ciolek’s Milan San Remo victory in 2013.
Since his retirement, he launched the hugely popular cycling podcast Besenwagen. Stauffi is a talent scout and offers support to the younger riders at CORSO.
Xylon has worked for cycling teams, brands and athletes for over 10 years. He’s also written for the biggest publications in cycling. He is passionate about mission-driven projects that make an impact.
He oversaw all communication activities at MTN-Qhubeka when the team became the first African team with the goal of making it to the Tour de France. He played an integral part in getting the team a wildcard to Milan San Remo in 2013 when the team shocked the cycling world to win the race. He then spent four years working in women’s cycling with Cervélo Bigla as the team consistently performed in the biggest races in the world. He has a knack for getting the best out of athletes and making them feel comfortable in communicating their personalities to the outside world.
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