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Movistar selects familiar names and in-form riders for the Tour: "Lazkano doesn't really know his limits yet"
CyclingMonday, 24 June 2024 at 08:41
Movistar has announced the eight riders who will travel to Florence, the starting point of this year's Tour de France. Enric Mas is expected to secure a good general classification result for the Spanish team, although they are not ignoring opportunities in transition stages and even sprints.
Fernando Gaviria is also included in the team, along with riders like Alex Aranburu and Oier Lazkano. Aranburu impressively won the Spanish championship on Sunday, ahead of Lazkano. Lazkano had previously finished a commendable ninth in the Critérium du Dauphiné, setting the tone once again after a very strong spring season.
IDLProCycling.com spoke with team leader Jurgen Roelandts about Lazkano's development. "He is a very ordinary guy, really down to earth. But I think he doesn't fully know his own limits yet. He must have surprised himself in the Critérium du Dauphiné because he had never shown such performances before. So far, he continues to evolve," said the Belgian.
"He was already very good in the classics. On the Koppenberg in the Tour of Flanders, he had some bad luck, which forced him to stop. He injured himself a bit there and was mentally shaken. But what he has shown now... Climbing with the best, that's impressive. It's great to see."
What can we expect from Lazkano in the Tour? "He is not afraid to go for it. He is very relaxed and takes it as it comes, but if he sees a chance, he always goes for it. In modern cycling, that's wonderful." Roelandts does not consider him for a general classification result. "He can handle smaller stage races. I don't think he should aim for a grand tour. Never say never, but with his weight in today's cycling, it's unlikely. But those one-week races: if you see him at work in the Dauphiné, he should be able to win the tougher one-week races."
Mas, who crashed out on the first day of the Tour last year, will be eager for revenge, while Gaviria will aim for success in the sprints. Javier Romo, Gregor Mühlberger, Davide Formolo and Nelson Oliveira complete the team.
Movistar selection Tour de France 2024
Enric Mas
Oier Lazkano
Alex Aranburu
Fernando Gaviria
Javier Romo
Gregor Mühlberger
Davide Formolo
Nelson Oliveira
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- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024