Spain have revealed who will be racing in their colours this coming week at the European championships, and lacking the leaders it would have in a mountainous or hilly race, it has brought a very modest lineup set to fight in what should be a bunch sprint in Munich.
Although it does feature small ascents, the Europeans Road Race is expected to be one easily controlled by the team's looking for a sprint, with the likes of Fabio Jakobsen, Tim Merlier, Arnaud Démare and countless other sprinters present. Spain is not a country which specializes in this field, hence having to carry a selection with more modest ambitions.
Jon Aberasturi of Trek - Segafredo and Iván García Cortina of Movistar Team will be their main options, with the team likely to follow a more aggressive approach. Oier Lazkano will be the rider's sole representative in the time-trial, after competing in support of his leaders in the road race in Munich.
As for the Women's field Sandra Alsonso and Ziortza Isasi will represent the country in the time-trial aswell as the road race, with Sheyla Gutiérrez being the main name the team will hope to work for in the road race.
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Spain National team for men's Road Race: Jon Aberasturi, Iván García Cortina, Oier Lazkano, Xabier Mikel Azparren, Jonathan Lastra, David González, Jorge Arcas and Manuel Peñalver.
Spain National team for men's Time-Trial: Oier Lazkano.
Spain National team for women's Road Race: Sandra Aloson, Ziortza Isasi, Sara Martín, Sheyla Gutiérrez, Mireira Benito, Yurani Blanco and Lourdes Oyarbide.
Spain National team for women's Time-Trial: Sandra Alonso and Ziortza Isasi.
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