The Belgian rider faces the Vuelta with good preparation and the confidence of a strong team
Evenepoel will be joined at the Soudal Quick Step by Pieter Serry, Louis Vervaeke, Jan Hirt, Mattia Cattaneo, James Knox, Andrea Bagioli and Casper Pedersen
The Belgian Remco Evenepoel will start with the number 1 in the Vuelta a España next Saturday from Barcelona willing to defend the title achieved in 2022, but aware that he will have to face a “very tough” Vuelta.
Evenepoel will be accompanied at the Soudal Quick Step By Pieter Serry, Louis Vervaeke, Jan Hirt, Mattia Cattaneo, James Knox, Andrea Bagioli and Casper Pedersen.
“It will be special to return to the Vuelta with the number 1 number and the Belgian champion’s jersey. Spain is one of my favorite countries. I’ve had a lot of success there and I hope we continue that trend.“, says Evenepoel after the announcement of the team for the Vuelta.
Evenepoel faces the Vuelta with good preparation and the confidence of a strong team.
“If you look at the course and the start list, you know it will be a tough Vuelta, but I had a good preparation and I can count on a strong team. I have a lot of confidence and motivation for the next challenges“Evenpoel said.
On the other hand, the team manager, Klaas Lodewyck, referred to a “balanced team for the last big round of the season”.
“We have strong climbers with us, but also riders who can protect Remco on the flat and put him in a good position for the ridges. We want to start well in Barcelona and after the first stages we will know more about the form and the competition”, concluded the Soudal coach.