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Bahrain –Merida unveiled with Copeland at helm
- Updated: August 1, 2016
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MILAN (VN) — Cycling’s first top team from the Middle East has been unveiled ahead of an expected 2017 WorldTour debut with Italian star Vincenzo Nibali.
Over the last week, the team announced its intention to enter the top ranks and Monday, confirmed that Lampre – Merida’s team manager Brent Copeland would run the team. Along with Copeland, Taiwan’s Merida will make the switch as a co-sponsor and bicycle supplier.
“Today, we become the Bahrain – Merida Pro Cycling Team,” said Brent Copeland. “The expertise that a distinguished brand such as Merida presents to the world of cycling will contribute significantly towards the Bahrain Cycling Team reaching its ambition to become a globally recognized team.”
Prince Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa began the team earlier this year from the island in the Persian Gulf, which is smaller than Rhode Island. If successful in his bid, he would take Bahrain to the top of the cycling world — a first …
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