On the sidelines of the passage of The return In France Tuesday on the occasion of the 4th stage, the team Rural-Sigur Caja RGA took the opportunity to announce her very first recruit for the 2026 season … and she is French! The Spanish Proteam has signed to the promising Ellande larrondethat of branch office, qualities Rural-alea boxhis first contract with professionals, until 2028. At only 18, the former boarder of the club URT Vélo 64 He seems to be convinced from his first year with the hopes within the reserve team and will therefore directly cross a new level. Revealed among the juniors in 2024 with his victory over the Abitibi Tour in Canada, Dummy Distinguished itself this season on the Spanish calendar by raising their arms twice. Also a great hope on the track, this young Basque has a very versatile profile by its qualities of roller, speed and its ability to pass the middle mountain which make it a formidable adversary on the rugged routes.
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Ellande larronde :
“This pass in pro means a lot for me. I am someone who always wants more. More shopping, a higher level of competence, more speed, etc. Becoming a pro with Caja Rural-Seguros RGA and participating in higher level races in the world is indescribable. I can't wait to give the best of myself. I started mountain biking in 2022. I participated in the French Cups and a few races in Spain. The results were pretty good, so I started to train more seriously with my father. At the end of 2023, I joined the team dares to participate in more races. In 2024, I put the mountain bike aside to focus on the road and also start the track. I have progressed well, which allowed me to sign with the reserve team this season. I have a roller profile, with good sprint speed. I appreciate the time trial and the races with many small elevations. I am not a big climber, but I think I have progressed thanks to this first season in Spain. On the track, I am part of the French elite team and I continue to improve my technique, my strategy and my speed.”
