The rojiblanco sneaks into the Tour

cycling and Athletic they are cross ties. Many points in common. As a sport and as a way of life. They follow a similar path with fans who share similar tastes and devote their free time to two of their great passions. This can be seen in every game of the lions and also every time the Itzulia wave Lap They pass through the roads of Biscay. With the Tour this is no exception. San Mames This is kilometer zero of the 110th edition of the gala round. The cathedral of cycling. The rojiblanco slipped into the party, although always with a respectable background as a supporting actor.

The bikes were picked up within a day. The esplanade of the field of Athletic it was attacked by buses and cars of the 22 participating teams. And also for all the traveling machinery of the trucks that move the organization and the publicity of the race.

And in the middle of it all, a special day for the Bilbao team. The events coincided with the historical beginning of Tour in the Biscayan capital at the reopening of the club’s official stores. This is also the starting signal for fans of Athletic saw in the place the new skins of the lions which he had given beaver. The first day of commercialization of the new shirt. It is true that from Friday you can book on the web.

Accessing the store has never been easier San Mames all over the fence Tour. It is a kind of confusion. But there is a curiosity to observe and feel the red and white jacket, the only one shown so far. How wide the stripes, the collar, the goalkeeper’s black uniform, how bright the pink training clothes. The transfer is consistent, especially from the runners’ exit when the space is vacated.

The facility received personnel with red and white jerseys of Tadej Pogacar with 11 on his back. Relate to what is happening on the other side of the window. The red-and-white is perfectly paired with the classic jersey of the king of the mountains Tour. All roads lead to the same place.

He Athletic is represented in this release by ‘Large Boucle‘. President Jon Uriarte and the manager Xabi Alvarez they never missed the appointment. They both know what it’s like to be on a bike. In an amateur way, of course. They too Mikel and Joana Martinez and Jon Ander De las Fuentesthey were all members of the previous Board headed by Aitor Elizegi. There are many colorful rojiblancos on the esplanade of San Mames. Without overlooking former lions and current coaches Kuko Ziganda and Aitor Larrazabal.

Even in the signature control before the stage, the red-and-white got in. SA Ruben Guerreiro (Movistar) was seen playing Athletic ball during the day and at santurtziarra brother omar (Ineos) took it on stage to give it to the public with one shot. On the second attempt, with general laughter.

There was applause for everyone, not just for those at home. For craddock (Jayco), the irritzi man. for cavendish (Astana) in search of a record of achievements he informed an “eskerrik asko”. For van der poel (Alpecin) is one of the morning cheers. The Latin American community turned to Education First when Urán, Chaves and Carapaz. the screams of “Hair, Hair” they were very loud when it was Bahrain’s turn.

But this ‘Grand Départ’ served to pogacar will carry the public in his pocket. It all started with “aúpa Bilbao, aúpa Athletic and gora Euskadi” which he launched on Thursday at the Guggenheim presentation. On Friday there was an exchange of gifts and uriarte He handed her the new lion jersey. The Slovenian could not celebrate a personal victory, although he won the collective. adam yatesa fighting partner of the UAE, won the finish line in Parque Etxebarria and wore the first yellow jersey. pogacar he was third and came in celebrating the victory as if it were his own.