TEAM BAHRAIN VICTORIOUS SET FOR SEASON OPENER – SANTOS TOUR DOWN UNDER

Title: Team Bahrain Victorious Ready to Conquer Santos Tour Down Under 2024 with Balanced Team

The opening race of the 2024 UCI WorldTour, the Santos Tour Down Under, is about to kick off, covering a total of 825km from Tanunda to Mount Lofty, with Team Bahrain Victorious prepared to compete. Lead Sports Director Neil Stephens expresses his confidence in the balanced team, stating, “Four of the guys are young and new to this race, are really excited to be here and all really keen to do their jobs well.” Phil Bauhaus, the team’s fast man, is eager to make an impact once again, with Stephens noting, “He’s certainly coming back trying to aim for stages, he’s probably in even better shape than he was last time around, and he’s really looking forward to the race once again.” With the race offering both sprinting opportunities and uphill finishes, the team is poised to excel, with Jack Haig leading the charge. As Stephens states, “We’ll try our best to be amongst the best riders and finish with a high GC for Jack.” The team also welcomes new talent, such as Torstein Træen, with Stephens expressing confidence in their potential contributions. The Santos Tour Down Under promises intense competition, with the scorching heat adding another layer of challenge to the race. With their eye on the podium, Team Bahrain Victorious is ready to kick off the season with a strong performance in Australia.