About ME
I was born in La Spezia in 1989. I strive to be a calm, friendly, and down-to-earth individual. I tend to observe rather than talk a lot, but I'm flexible and can adjust to different situations easily. Prior to a race weekend, I meticulously inspect my bicycle to ensure a sense of safety and relaxation. I prioritize common sense over rigid rules - I consistently act with respect and empathy. Sports, nature, and family are my passions, and I relish in embracing life to its fullest!
Successes so far
2023
Vice World Champion EDR-E 2024
Italian Champion E-Enduro 2023
Italian Champion E-XC 2023
2nd Overall eEnduro 2023 (4x1st, 2x2nd, 2x3rd)
1st Toscano Enduro Series - Castiglione della Pescaia
1st Toscano Enduro Series, Abetone
4th E-Tour du Mont Blanc with Rob Williams
6th UCI Bike World Championships E-MTB, Scotland
"Ride as fast as you can, always pushing your limits"
Andrea Garibbo
Andrea is Part of the
HAIBIKE Family Series
With the HAIBIKE Family Series, we aim to spotlight our athletes in their hometowns and familiar environments. Each episode will highlight their backgrounds and daily lives, showcasing diverse cultures and personalities, camaraderie, and the friendships that have developed, even among the athletes themselves.
Family Series EpisodesFamily Series EpisodesAndreas Story:
How I got into biking ...
Inspired by my family's unwavering passion for both two and four-wheeled adventures, I embarked on my cycling journey at the tender age of three. From the very beginning, I was captivated by the exhilarating sense of freedom that cycling offered. It wasn't just a hobby; it was a passion ignited by the shared enthusiasm within my family. Their love for exploration on wheels fueled my own, and I haven't looked back since.
In the beginning, I only had one bike, but it served me for everything: I rode it to the beach, to school, jumped in the skatepark, and traversed down the trails. I used it for training, for fun during happy times, and to unwind and release tension during sad moments. I was always on that bike! The internet wasn't around, and I didn't even know what sport I was engaging in. I had invented it myself!
The best bike Region is ...
Of course, Liguria. I'm incredibly fortunate to live here. The climate is perfect, allowing me to indulge in what I love year-round. Our terrain is spectacular - we have trails here that will leave anyone in awe! What do I do most with my e-bike? Discovering new places and trails and then showing them to my friends. Since Liguria is ideal for biking year-round, friends from the North often visit on weekends. Adventure is practically right at my doorstep.
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My coolest bike experience was ...
My best days on the bike can be divided into two groups. Firstly, there are the cherished memories of carefree descents with my closest friends in our small hometown when we were young. We spent countless hours 'playing' with our bicycles, daring to venture onto trails. Reflecting on those days still fills me with wonderful emotions to this day.
Secondly, there are the moments of sporting achievement that have greatly enriched my life. One of the most memorable experiences was competing in one of the first world e-bike races, where I found myself among riders whom I had previously only admired from afar through videos on television. And yes, many of whom I even managed to outpace!
When I think back to my teenage years, dreaming of becoming a professional cyclist while admiring my idols solely through videos, and compare it to now, where I often find myself competing alongside them or sharing a laugh, I truly feel like I am living a dream.
When I'm not biking ...
then I enjoy spending quality time with my family. In my spare moments, I engage in a variety of other sports including climbing, surfing, motocross, and racing cars. Additionally, one of my favorite pastimes is beeing a mechanic on sports cars and motorcycles.