Pello Bilbao renews with Bahrain Victorius until 2026

MADRID, 12 Jul. (EUROPA PRESS) –

The Spanish cyclist Pello Bilbao, 33, has renewed his contract with Bahrain Victorius until 2026, one day after achieving victory in the tenth stage of the 110th edition of the Tour de France, and which was the first for a Spanish rider since 2018.

“I am delighted to renew my contract with Team Bahrain Victorious. In recent years, I have felt part of this family. I am in a place where I receive full support from my teammates and staff, and I look forward to contributing to future successes. of the team”, Bilbao valued this Wednesday in the statement announcing his renewal.

The team’s general manager, Milan Erzen, was “delighted” that the Basque is extending his contract for his exceptional “dedication and performance” and hopes to see his “growth and success” in the coming years. “Pello’s experience and leadership qualities have been an important part of our accomplishments. We are proud to have him as part of our family,” he stressed.

The Biscayan cyclist, a professional since 2011, has been on the Asian team’s squad since 2020 and his record includes two stages in the Giro d’Italia, in which he has finished fifth on two occasions in 2020 and 2022, and a win on Tour de France, where he finished ninth in 2021, a position that he could surpass this year, since he is currently fifth overall.

2023-07-12 10:45:49
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