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UCI code | BVD |
Registered | Italy |
Founded | 2005 |
Discipline(s) | Road |
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Key personnel | |
General manager | Roberto Bressan |
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Team name history | |
2013–2019 2020–2023 2024 2025– | Cycling Team Friuli Cycling Team Friuli ASD CTF Victorious Bahrain Victorious Development Team |
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