The Spanish Cycling Federation revealed this Tuesday the names of the riders who will travel to Switzerland, to Zurich, for the World Championships starting next week. And Spain will have several leaders. We will find in particular Enric Mas (Movistar), 3rd in the last Vuelta and surely the second best when the slope rose. Mikel Landa (Soudal Quick-Step), also present on the Tour of Spainwill also be at the start of the online event. Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates) should also be one of the protected riders of the Spanish selection.
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Carlos Rodriguez, Pello Bilbao… 5 potential leaders!
The national coach Pascual Momparler did not make things easier for himself by taking 5 usual leaders since in addition toAyuso, Landa And But, Pello Bilbao (Bahrain-Victorious), 2nd in Montreal GPAnd Carlos Rodriguez (INEOS Grenadiers) have been selected. Pablo Castrillo (Equipo Kern Pharma) takes advantage of its incredible Tour of Spain to make a place for themselves. The Spanish champion, Alex Aranburu (Movistar) is also part of the team, as is teammate Primoz Roglic, Roger Adria (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe).
It is therefore difficult to imagine who will sacrifice themselves and do the work within this selection. For the time trial, Raul GarciaPierna (Arkéa – B&B Hotels) and David de la Cruz (Q36.5) were chosen by the Spanish federation. Both riders will start as outsiders and it would be very surprising to see them play for a medal.
