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Team snapshot

Bahrain Victorious

UCI WorldTeam · TBV · Bahrain

Tour goal

What is this team trying to do?

Back Pello Bilbao for a top-five GC push — stay patient in week one, then trade blows on the highest passes.

Role · Bahrain climb specialists shepherd Bilbao; hunt stage wins from the break when the GC picture allows.

Key riders

Who matters on this squad

Bikes & gear

Bike: Merida Scultura / Reacto
Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
Wheels: Fulcrum Wind 55
Tires: Vittoria Corsa Pro
Cockpit: —
Saddle: —
Pedals: —
Kit: Santini
Helmet: Rudy Project
Eyewear: Rudy Project
Nutrition: Amacx

Roster

Provisional squad — official eight-rider start list pending

Official letour.fr startlists will replace this desk list when the eight-rider squads are confirmed.

Squad read

Why to watch: Why to watch: squad-specific read will publish with the official Tour start list.
Best stage types: Stage profile data pending

How they race

Strengths: Pello Bilbao — consistent top-five GC candidate on climbing-heavy routes · Patient racing style suited to three-week peaks in week three · Climb specialists who can set tempo without overextending early · Opportunistic stage hunters when the GC picture allows a satellite rider
Weaknesses: Rarely matches Pogačar/ on the steepest back-to-back mountain days · Limited sprint card — cedes flat stages to dedicated trains · Must stay out of trouble in opening-week crosswinds and crashes
Recent wins: Official games · 2025 edition · Tour Culture · Bahrain Victorious · 2026 Edition
Tour history: History note pending

Public record

WorldTour stage wins (all-time): 60+
Tour de France stage wins (franchise): 8+
Prize money (2025 season, published tables): €3M+

Franchise totals include predecessor team names where ProCyclingStats rolls history together. Prize pools follow UCI / race organiser published tables for the cited season. Confirm live totals on linked palmares pages before publishing.

References

Desk update 5/20/2026, 5:11:52 PM

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