Remco Evenepoel And Mikel Landa together again to face the Tour of the Basque Country 2024. After having already raced together in Figueira Champions Classic and Volta ao Algarve at the beginning of the season, the two standard bearers of Soudal-QuickStep they meet again for the scheduled Spanish stage race from 1 to 6 April, where the Belgian, fresh from second place in Paris-Nice, will be the Wolfpack’s leading man, but where the Spanish climber, in turn second in the Volta a Catalunya and appearing to be improving, will also be able to play a very important role. Joining them will be a mix of young and experienced runners made up of Gil Gelders, William Junior Lecerf, Louis Vervaeke, Pieter Serry And James Knoxready to best support both on all terrains.
“I can’t wait to return to racing in the Basque Country – declared Evenepoel – It’s a beautiful area where I’ve always loved runningboth the Itzulia and the Clasica San Sebastian, and as always there will be a very demanding course with an important participation. I can’t wait to race with Mikel in his regionknowing that the local fans are so knowledgeable and passionate about cycling.”
“We have a very strong selection for next week’s racewith Remco and Mikel together with some young guys, as well as experienced wingmen, so the sensations before the race are good – the words of the sports director Klaas Lodewyck – Itzulia is a tough match, one of the toughest of the season, and you have to pay attention all the time and be at the highest level to fight for an excellent result. We are ready to give our all to aim for the best possible result in the standings.”
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