in all professions have a jewel; Special beings who grew up knowing that they have the ability to be the figure of the sport they do. Entering the first half of the second decade of the 20s of the 21st century, the sport of cycling turns into the pedaling of young children who cannot even step into lower categories and leap into professionalism due to their youth. And there is not a single case, there is some kind of healthy epidemic where there are real numbers before his face is covered with hair and there are some signs of acne that have appeared recently.

Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel and even Wout van Aert were standard bearers. They grew up living in Spain with the fireproof genius. Alejandro Valverde, who could almost be the father of the gang. And one day, suddenly, on the Future Tour (2021), the Spanish team appeared with a dream team, so that almost three boys who wanted to become cyclists raised their hands, showed their handlebars and began to demand without fear. and with skill, a place among the future masters of the bike: Juan Ayuso, Carlos Rodríguez and Igor Arrieta (Signed by Emirates for 2024).

Ayuso He always appeared to be the most special person; He was born in Barcelona, ​​as his Alicante father worked in the Catalan capital until his appointment. of Atlanta more than just a climber to train there and speak English as if he were from the state of Georgia and leave his father, who was a triathlon buff, fascinated by the strength of a cyclist who climbs, descends, runs and moves furiously in time trials.

Juan Ayuso Only 20 and 19 years old, he entered the Vuelta in 2022 and finished third behind the hocus-pocus test. Remco Evenepoel and Enric More but he still thought he could have aimed more if the race had not finished on stage 21.

Now it’s time for the Vuelta, which will start this Saturday with the Barcelona team’s time trial (from 18:50 to 20:35 in La 2 and Eurosport) and Ayuso Introducing himself as the leader of the UAE absence pogacaruncomplicated and willing Jonas Vingegaard, Primoz Roglic and Remco Evenepoel listen to your breath and see that your bike is connected to the wheels. “You can still dream higher after last year’s podium, but with the participation of Vuelta this year everything is more complicated.”

For example, his team is one of the strongest. He has the support of the super-sacrifice Marc Soler. donut On tour and in collaboration joao almeidaPortuguese cyclist who finished third in the Giro. Ayuso And Almeida -Where did you hear those names?- They make a great sports couple, and this Saturday they’ll be promoting themselves as more than just opponents in a team time trial against an almost stubborn Jumbo.

five month disability

way Ayuso Until the Vuelta, this has never been easy. Shortly after Reyes he received a blow (damn cars), and then a very strong pain in his right leg, a nerve, a kind of sciatica appeared, which prevented him from training. Five-month competition to make Puñetas. He only competed in stages on Swiss roads. came back romantic tour and to finish the race after winning a stage Switzerland tour second place and also second place at the Spanish Championship.

“The months of my injury have calmed my spirits and forced me to stay calm beyond sport. That’s why I come to the Vuelta with the experience of knowing what to do when my head is stronger and a more complex situation arises”. Complication won’t have it Ayusobut as soon as i remove the turbo they are rivals. There is quality. And leftovers.