Milan Erzen is a former rider and long-time manager whose influence runs through the Slovenian and Balkan cycling pipeline. Before Bahrain became a WorldTour fixture, Erzen worked in development and team management roles that connected young riders, sponsors, and the professional calendar.
At Bahrain Victorious he became one of the central figures in shaping the team's recruitment and racing programme. Bahrain's best Tours have rarely looked like single-leader domination; they have come through mountain stage wins, breakaways, and riders such as Matej Mohoric turning tactical chaos into victories.
The 2026 Tour squad again looks like an Erzen-style roster: Antonio Tiberi and Lenny Martinez for the mountains, Mohoric for invention, and a mix of experienced support around them. The management challenge is to keep the team visible every day without wasting riders before the decisive terrain.
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The squad
Milan Erzen is part of the Bahrain Victorious story at the 2026 Tour — see the full team page.