Ion Izagirre leading the ride(Image credit: www.portraitofanathlete.com)
The riders enjoy the sunshine(Image credit: www.portraitofanathlete.com)
The team set up at the Hotel Amfora(Image credit: www.portraitofanathlete.com)
Stretching it out(Image credit: www.portraitofanathlete.com)
Sonny Colbrelli is ready to roll(Image credit: www.portraitofanathlete.com)
Yukiya Arashiro leading the group on a TT ride(Image credit: www.portraitofanathlete.com)
It hasn't all been sunshine in Croatia for the team(Image credit: www.portraitofanathlete.com)
The mechanics check everything is in place for the riders(Image credit: www.portraitofanathlete.com)
Stretching classes have been on the programme for the riders(Image credit: www.portraitofanathlete.com)
Enjoying a ride in the golden sunlight(Image credit: www.portraitofanathlete.com)
Coach Paolo Slongo(Image credit: www.portraitofanathlete.com)
Riding towards Dubovica(Image credit: www.portraitofanathlete.com)
Team staff check the ride is progressing seamlessly (Image credit: www.portraitofanathlete.com)
Like the majority of WorldTour teams, Bahrain-Merida have decamped to the warmer parts of Europe in preparation for the 2018 season. Unlike the majority, however, the team haven't headed to Spain but rather to the Croatian island of Hvar in the Adriatic Sea.
A little over 80km in length, the riders will be clocking up several laps of the island to get the pre-season kilometres in the legs.
The training camp is also an important two-week period for the riders to dial in their positions on their road and time trial bikes, try on new kit, and acquaint themselves with new teammates and tactics. With the full Bahrain-Merida team in attendance for the camp, the race programmes for the year are likely to be finalised.
The training camp has been coordinated by sports director Vladimir Miholjević, with the training and team activities split between a number of the Sunčani Hvar Hotels on the island of Hvar. The team will hold a general press conference 14 December with team management to outline their 2018 season objectives.
For a closer look at the Bahrain-Merida team activities at the training camp, click or swipe through the gallery.
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