A sporting change in Mikel Landa’s career. The Alava cyclist, who will turn 34 on December 13, will be the main host of Remco Evenepoel in the 2024 season, when the now 23-year-old flamenco phenomenon will make its debut on the Tour. landIt will continue around the world, including the Vuelta, until December. Bahrainwhere it shares the lead with Pello Bilbao, who will become the main leader of the Arab team next season.

land has already dedicated itself to the Belgian fleet. Soudal Quick Stepwhich leads HangoverO. This team is bracing itself for the big laps as it has traditionally stood out as a group of classics that face three weeks of races that are generally unwilling and focused on winning the stages.

changing of the guard

Everything has changed with Evenepoel and they need strong and consistent drivers to help them in races like the Tour. Therefore the arrival land Especially the Belgian structure of Julian Alaphilippe, who has been quite tired for two seasons as a result of the relegation, and the possible reshuffle.

land He already had his first experience socially when he ran with Sky and became a key player in his victory. Chris Froome In the 2017 Tour de France, he finished in fourth place after losing third place. roman bardet just one second apart. He later joined Movistar, where he shared the lead. Alejandro Valverde And Nairo Quintana. Colombian corridor and land not good at all He has been running with Bahrain since 2020.

Two podiums in the Giro

As the main achievements in his sports career land There are two third places in the Giro in 2015 and 2022. He also won stages on the Italian tour and in the Vuelta. However, the runner enjoys great popularity in the Basque Country, where it has managed to create a real religion called ‘landismo’ around it.

The International Cycling Union (UCI) allows teams to announce their transfers for the next season from 1 August, which is what the UCI team is doing now. doublewho won the World Time Trial last week and faced the Vuelta starting on the 26th for a second consecutive victory.