As the 2024 Giro d’Italia gets underway in Torino, Bahrain Victorious are delighted to announce the contract extension of the team leader for the race and one of the sport’s rising stars, Antonio Tiberi.
“I am so happy to have extended my contract with Bahrain until 2027,” said Tiberi after putting pen to paper in Italy on Friday. “Above all because after nearly a year with the team I’ve really felt at home here, and I’ve seen my condition improve so much – both physically and mentally. Everyone here has done so much to help me, in every aspect, and with that support, I’m excited to see what I can do going forwards.”
Since joining the team in June last year, the Italian has gone from strength to strength as a part of the TBV roster, and as we wait to see what he can achieve in the coming three weeks, 2024 has already been a success thus far. At the much shortened Ruta del Sol, he finished an impressive 3rd in the only stage (a time trial), which was followed by a top ten overall at the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya. At last month’s Tour of the Alps, Tiberi was third overall and left with the white jersey for the best young rider, before putting in an impressive ride at his first Liège-Bastogne-Liège two days later.
The 22-year-old has already shown that he has talent and potential, both of which have led team management to move early to secure his future with Bahrain. Performance Manager Vladimir Miholjević has no doubt about what this deal could bring:
“For the performance group of TBV it’s exciting and a privilege to know that we can count on Antonio Tiberi as a rider who can deliver a lot of great things in terms of both results and performances for the team.
It’s a real pleasure to work with a young guy who has such a strong character. He has already shown an ability to cope with pressure and deliver what is expected of him and more. We believe we will see significant progress from Antonio over the coming years, so we are delighted to be a part of that.
As an organisation we are committed to helping young riders become leaders at stage races, and in doing so we think the future is bright here at Bahrain Victorious.”
As for the young rider himself, he seems to have found a new lease of life since donning our jersey, and is excited about what lies ahead.
“I’m confident that my results will keep getting better, of course, but to be honest I’m just super happy to have signed with TBV for another two years. I get on well with my teammates, the staff, with everyone; there’s such a good atmosphere that I feel genuinely at home, and obviously that is reflected in my performances. I’m growing as a rider and as a person here but I’m not going to rest on my laurels … I will keep doing my absolute best on the road and for the team, and now we get to do that together for even longer.”
Managing Director Milan Erzen believes Tiberi is on the right track to become a key rider in the peloton over the next three years: “Antonio has already shown great promise this season. He has been highly dedicated to improving his talent and has displayed great maturity, which is why he is our leader at this Giro. For a young rider, he already has great confidence and GC qualities that will only develop over the coming years.”
