“It was better to take a break”
“After such a demanding turn, we decided that it was better to take a break”said Tadej Pogacar. “The Vuelta is obviously a race in which I would really like to participate again. I have fantastic memories of 2019, but my body tells me that it is time to rest. I am enthusiastic about returning to Canada; the races are hard but beautiful, and they correspond well to my style. My goal is to be efficient for this part of the season, and especially for the world championships.”
No second participation in Tour of Spain for the Slovenian, who should resume competition on Quebec Grand Prix (September 12) and Grand Prix of Montreal (September 14). Its end -of -season calendar should look like that of last year, with the Canadian classics (September 12 and 14), the Worldwide in Rwanda (September 28) and a few day races in Italy before Lombardy Tour (October 11).
Ayuso et Almeida in Co-Leaders
Sans Tadej Pogacar, UAE Team Emirates XRG can still count on a solid team on The returnwith Juan Ayuso et JOAO ALMEIDA in co-leaders. Spanish and Portuguese had to abandon the Giro and the Tour de France This year and will want to be redeemed on Iberian roads. They will be accompanied by a solid selection, with the climbers Jay Vine et Marc Solerexperienced Felix Grosschartner et Domen Novakand the rollers Mikkel Bjerg et Ivo Oliveira.
“It is a particular feeling of starting the Vuelta as a team leader, especially with the form I have shown this season”said JOAO ALMEIDA. “The recovery after my fall on the tour went well and my sensations in training are good. We have a solid group around us, and I think we can aim for something big”he says. “”The Vuelta is a very special race for me, it's my home race “continues Juan Ayuso. “I have built my preparation well, I feel in shape and I am 100 % concentrated on the idea of doing a great race for the team. Running on the Spanish roads is always an honor, and I will give everything to be worth it. Spain always brings something more in me.”
