the Belgian Remco Evenepoel will start at number 1 in the Vuelta a España next Saturday from Barcelona ready to defend the title achieved in 2022but is aware that he will have to face a “very difficult” Tour.
Evenepoel will join Soudal Quick Step with Pieter Serry, Louis Vervaeke, Jan Hirt, Mattia Cattaneo, James Knox, Andrea Bagioli and Casper Pedersen.
“It will be special to return to the Vuelta with the number 1 number and jersey of the Belgian champion. Spain is one of my favorite countries. I’ve had a lot of success there and I hope we can continue that trend,” Evenepoel said after the team announcement for the Vuelta.
Evenepoel will face the Vuelta with good preparation and the confidence of a strong team.
“If you look at the course and the start list, you know it’s going to be a tough Vuelta, but I had a good preparation and I can count on a strong team. I am very confident and motivated for the upcoming challenges,” said Evenepoel.
On the other hand, team manager Klaas Lodewyck identified a “balanced team for the last big round of the season”.
“We have strong climbers with us, but also cyclists who can protect Remco on the flat and who can put him in a good position for the ridges. We want to start well in Barcelona and then in the early stages we will know more about the form and the competition.” , concluded the Soudal coach.
Source: La Verdad
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