Team Bahrain Victorious is pleased to announce Rod Ellingworth’s return to senior management. He will take on a pivotal role in the performance team and work closely on performance projects over the next three seasons, with a particular focus on GrandTours and driving the team’s ambitions for a podium finish at the Tour de France.

Milan Erzen, Managing Director of Team Bahrain Victorious, commented on Rod’s return to the team: “We are happy to bring Rod back to us and support our performance team. He will be a key part in guiding our young GC talents, like Buitrago, Martinez and Tiberi, with a focus on the GrandTours. I’ve always maintained a great relationship with Rod—he’s a great guy who is incredibly knowledgeable about cycling. He has great experience achieving the best results in the biggest races. It’s great that he is back in our team.”

Rod Ellingworth, on his return to Team Bahrain Victorious, said: “It’s great to be back with the team, and I’m looking forward to working on key projects over the next three years. The team has some fantastic young riders with great GC credentials. I look forward to working with them to achieve the team’s ambitions.”