The 2026 Tour of Turkey is in full swing. For the MBH Bank Cycling Team, making its international debut as a UCI ProTeam, this edition has been nothing short of a dream campaign. Promoted to UCI ProTeam status this season, the MBH Bank team sponsored by UPVINE has made a stunning entrance. The team has achieved impressive results across multiple stages so far, delivering a flawless performance in its maiden appearance on the international professional stage, and fully demonstrating the potential of Hungarian professional cycling to the world.

Historic Breakthrough: Young Rider Bagatin Wins Queen Stage, Sealing His Name in History
As the 2026 Tour of Turkey continues, the MBH Bank team has already made history. The conclusion of Stage 6 – the Queen Stage – stands as the team’s highlight to date. As the most crucial mountain stage of the race, it served as both a platform to showcase climbing strength and a key battleground for the team’s historic breakthrough.

In the fiercely contested Queen Stage, 23-year-old Italian young talent Christian Bagatin delivered a spectacular performance, claiming the team’s first-ever stage victory at the Tour of Turkey. This also marked the first professional win of his career, cementing a historic moment for the team with sheer talent.

All-Out Performance: Strong Results Across Stages, Team Strength on Full Display
Beyond the historic stage win, the MBH Bank team has exhibited formidable competitiveness throughout the completed stages. Riders fulfilled their roles with steady performances. Key results achieved so far are as follows:

Davide Persico (Sprinter): 3rd place Stage 1, 3rd place Stage 4
Alessandro Fancellu (Climber): 4th place Stage 3, 4th place General Classification
Christian Bagatin: 1st place Stage 6
Marcin Budzinski: 2nd place Stage 5

A New Chapter Begins: Moving Forward Together to Reach Greater Heights

With the race past the halfway point, the MBH Bank team’s debut at the Tour of Turkey has been extraordinary. From consistent sprints to a historic mountain-stage triumph, this young Hungarian UCI ProTeam has proven its boundless potential with tangible results. As the team’s sponsor, UPVINE has provided full support, witnessing every step of growth and breakthrough for the squad on the international stage.

The race continues, and the MBH Bank team’s journey is far from over. In the upcoming stages, this rising squad will keep pushing forward with the confidence to break new ground and chase even better results. UPVINE will continue to stand with the team, backing their dreams and writing more brilliant stories for young talents in the world of professional cycling.