January 18, 2014 – Following Amore & Vita’s signing of three upcoming Canadian riders – James Piccoli, Mike Woods and Alex Cataford – we caught up with fellow Canuck, Phil Cortes, Directeur Sportif of the Amore & Vita. Cortes, who hails from Montreal, rode for Ital Pasta, Garneau, Calyon-Litespeed and Amore & Vita, and in this interview we learn about his background, his take on the team, the new Canadian riders, plus the team’s plans for the season ahead… read our coverage of three new signings here.