Landa’s team, Bahrain-Victorius, sign the new pearl of Slovenian cycling

A new and promising Slovenian cyclist will be part of the peloton world tour starting next June 1, as announced by the team Bahrain-Victorius in defining youth Matevz Govekarto renounce the discipline of the continental group Tyrol KTM Cycling Team.

Bahrain is a success is pleased to announce the signing of the young Slovenian cyclist Matevž Govekar from the Tyrol KTM Cycling Team starting June 1. The mid-season jump on the WorldTour for the 22-year-old is an exciting step for a rider who considers himself an all-rounder with a quick finish, ”read the team statement, among others from Mikel Landa and Pello Bilbao.

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“I am excited to join Team Bahrain Victorious now in the middle of the season, I will use the remaining time to gain experience and learn from the experienced riders and staff of the team,” said the Ljubljana rider.

For his part, the general manager of the Tirol KTM Cycling Team, Thomas Puppse is pleased that Matevž has made this leap in quality: “Matevz really deserves this step in World Tour. He is brilliant, focused, smart and one of the fastest young people in Europe. Sa Success Bahrain, he has also found the best environment for himself. It’s also a big success for us as a U23 development team because it confirms our reputation as a springboard for young talent. “

This season, so far, Govekar has competed for a total of 10 days, with one victory, in the first round of the Istrian Spring Trophy, a victory that should add two second places.

With his arrival on the World Tour peloton, the list of Slovenian cyclists is rising, join Pogacar, Roglic, Mohoric or Tratnikto name the four runners.