CYCLING – Team Bahrain Victorious have announced the return of renowned cycling official Rod Ellingworth to senior management.
Ellingworth 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.
Bahrain Victorious managing director Milan Erzen commented: “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.
“He has great experience achieving the best results in the biggest races. It’s great that he is back in our team.”
Ellingworth 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.”