The Bahrain Project have further strengthened their bond with Lampre-Merida after signing their manager Brent Copeland. Now, Merida will come onboard as a co-title sponsor and the bike supplier.

“Today we become the Bahrain-Merida Pro Cycling Team,” Copeland said in a press release on Monday. “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 recognised team.”