Bahrain-Victorious

Team Bahrain Victorious is a UCI WorldTeam cycling team from Bahrain which was founded in 2017. Its title sponsor is the government of Bahrain. Wikipedia

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Bahrain Victorious Rider Alberto Bruttomesso Provisionally Suspended in Doping Case

Italian anti-doping authorities provisionally suspend the 22-year-old WorldTour rider, but do not reveal details about the case.

Andrew HoodSeptember 30, 2026

Road Racing

Gianni Moscon Kicked Out Again: What Happened at the Vuelta a Burgos?

Gianni Moscon disqualified from the Vuelta a Burgos for 'improper conduct,' with another rider also sanctioned as questions remain over the incident.

Andrew HoodAugust 7, 2026

Giro d'Italia

Giro d'Italia Stage 5: Two Crashes, An Overcooked Corner, and a Late Comeback Decide Breakaway Winner

Arrieta takes second win in two days for UAE after wacky 2-up finale with Eulálio, who takes pink jersey after favorites pause hostilities.

Jim CottonMay 13, 2026

Road Racing

Every WorldTour and ProTour Bike Sponsorship Change We Know About So Far

Tracking WorldTour changes for 2026? We've got you. Bianchi replaces Merida, Scott goes to NSN Cycling, Pinarello becomes a title sponsor, and more so far.

Alvin HolbrookDecember 5, 20251

Vuelta a España

Relishing Red: Cancer, Concussion, and Now Celebrations for Torsten Træen at the Vuelta

'A bit special’: Norwegian rider seized race leadership of the Vuelta a España Thursday, putting in a storming ride in the mountains.

Shane StokesAugust 28, 2025

Tour de France

Outrageously Sticky Bottles Bury the Polka Dot Dreams of Martinez at the Tour de France

Bahrain-Victorious has the stickiest bidons in the bunch, it seems. Three way-too-long tows from the team car come with sanctions for French sensation.

Jim CottonJuly 25, 20252

Road Gear

Velo's Ultimate 2025 Tour de France Bike Guide

All the bikes, components, and gear used by the 23 teams in cycling's biggest race.

Alvin HolbrookJuly 7, 2025

Road Racing

Can Team Sky's Tour de France Mastermind Restore French Hopes with Lenny Martinez?

A Frenchman hasn't won the men's Tour de France in 40 years. Rod Ellingworth is making it his mission to put that right with the nation's 21-year-old phenom Lenny Martinez.

Jeremy WhittleMay 21, 2025

Road Gear

Video: The Hottest Tech Trends of Paris-Roubaix 2025

Shoddy Dave takes us through the latest tech, trends, and insights to handle the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix.

David EverettApril 14, 2025

Road Racing

Bahrain, UAE Blast Up First Major Summit Finish of 2025, But Vacek Stands Firm

Bahrain Victorious go 1-2 at 2025's first mountain summit finish at the Volta a Valenciana, but Mathias Vacek held firm in the GC battle.

Andrew HoodFebruary 6, 2025

Road Racing

‘Great to Work on This Project’: Rod Ellingworth Aiming to Recreate past Success with Bahrain-Victorious Move

WorldTour team has major financial clout but results were modest in 2024. Can the Briton make the difference?

Shane StokesDecember 28, 2024

Vuelta a España

A Transformed General Classification: Winners and Losers at Vuelta a España

Adam Yates and Richard Carapaz on the up, but it’s a much tougher day for three key riders.

Shane StokesAugust 25, 2024

Road Racing

Transfer Shocks: Bettiol joins Astana in Mid-Season Switch, Former Ineos Chief Ellingworth to Bahrain Victorious

Bettiol leaves EF Education-EasyPost after five and a half years, Ellingworth returns to Bahrain to focus on its Tour de France objectives.

Jim CottonAugust 15, 2024

Road Racing

Transfer Rumors Leave Pidcock 'Frazzled' in Olympic Road Race, Bahrain Victorious Snag France's Best GC Hope

A growing roar about a possible Pidcock transfer leaves the MTB gold medalist exasperated in explosive Olympic road race: 'I was mentally exhausted with the Olympics and everything else going on.'

Andrew HoodAugust 4, 2024

Tour de France

Mark Cavendish: ‘I Know There Are Riders with COVID in the Tour de France Peloton’

Updated: Cavendish's leadout man Michael Mørkøv among many to exit Tour de France with sickness in recent days as health fears rattle through the peloton.

Shane Stokes, Jim Cotton, Andy McGrathJuly 11, 2024

Road Racing

'Fast But Not Crazy:' Matej Mohorič Dives to Victory in Another Descending Master Class

UPDATED: Bahrain Victorious star reminds every one of his superb descending skills in his season debut in Spain to win stage 2 at the Volta Valenciana.

Andrew HoodFebruary 1, 2024

Road

Matej Mohorič Reconsidered His Career after Gino Mäder Death: 'He Was Too Good for This World'

The 29-year-old says his team was 'bonded' by the death of Mäder and he wanted to honor him at the Tour de France with his racing.

Sadhbh O'SheaDecember 22, 2023

Road

Bahrain-Victorious Unveils 2024 Kit Inspired by Tour de France Special

The WorldTour squad honors fallen teammate Gino Mäder in its new kit while swapping its traditional red for pearl white.

Sadhbh O'SheaDecember 8, 2023

Road Racing

Cancer survivor Torstein Træen joins WorldTour with Bahrain Victorious

The 28-year-old Norwegian moves across from Uno-X, and will give the team an extra card to play in the mountains.

Andrew HoodOctober 19, 2023

Road Gear

The Insane Process of Building a Yellow Tour de France Leader’s Bike | Bobby & Jens

Bahrain-Victorious mechanic Filip Tišma shows us there’s so much more to being a WorldTour wrench than building bikes.

Will TracyOctober 15, 2023