Bahrain Victorious are delighted to announce the signing of the promising young Dutch cyclist Max van der Meulen for the 2025 season. Max will spend one season developing his skills and talents with the Bahrain Victorious under-23 development team, Cycling Team Friuli, before making his anticipated leap into the WorldTour.

His signing comes following a successful development period with Development Team dsm-firmenich. Bahrain Victorious is excited to provide him with the platform to evolve his skills further and fulfil his potential.

Max van der Meulen expressed his gratitude for his time with Team dsm-firmenich and his enthusiasm for the new chapter in his career, saying, “Firstly, I’d like to thank Team dsm-firmenich for the development they have given me up until this point in my career. I am extremely excited to get the chance to develop myself during the next couple of years within Bahrain Victorious. I am looking forward to next year with Cycling Team Friuli, where I will make my final steps in development before realizing a lifelong dream, becoming a professional bike rider for Bahrain Victorious.”

This strategic signing reinforces Bahrain Victorious’ commitment to nurturing and supporting emerging talents in professional cycling.