Five North Americans in the Vuelta
Five North Americans are among a preliminary start list for the 61st Vuelta a España
Released Friday by race officials in Spain, all 20 official teams have outlined their early starting riders and substitutes for the season's third grand tour, set to start Aug. 26 in Málaga.
Getting the nod are Ryder Hesjedal (Phonak), Michael Barry and Tom Danielson (Discovery Channel), Chris Horner and Fred Rodriguez (Davitamon-Lotto). Aaron Olson (Saunier Duval) is listed as a substitute.
Barry will back for his fifth Vuelta start while Danielson is expected to line up as team captain for Discovery Channel after busting into the top 10 last year. Horner and Rodriguez both raced the Tour de France, but will be back for the Vuelta in hunt for stage victories.
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Released Friday by race officials in Spain, all 20 official teams have outlined their early starting riders and substitutes for the season's third grand tour, set to start Aug. 26 in Málaga.
Getting the nod are Ryder Hesjedal (Phonak), Michael Barry and Tom Danielson (Discovery Channel), Chris Horner and Fred Rodriguez (Davitamon-Lotto). Aaron Olson (Saunier Duval) is listed as a substitute.
Barry will back for his fifth Vuelta start while Danielson is expected to line up as team captain for Discovery Channel after busting into the top 10 last year. Horner and Rodriguez both raced the Tour de France, but will be back for the Vuelta in hunt for stage victories.
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