Javier Guillén, on Vingegaard competing in La Vuelta: "It was a bombshell, we can't ask for more"

The director of the Vuelta a España, Javier Guillén, was enthusiastic and excited in a recent interview in the program 'Goles' of Radio MARCA with Pedro Pablo Parrado. Guillén valued that Jonas Vingegaard will ride the Spanish stage race;

The news of Vingegaard's presence in the Vuelta a España was described by Guillén as a "bombshell" that adds a special touch to a participation that was already shaping up to be stellar. The Vuelta director stressed that this edition will be one of the best in history, with a script performed by the best actors in cycling.

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Among the cyclists confirmed for the Vuelta are the winners of the Giro and the Tour, as well as the reigning champion of La Vuelta. In addition, emerging figures such as Juan Ayuso, who has already made the podium, and the promising Carlos Rodríguez, who represents the future of Spanish cycling, will also be part of this exciting competition. Guillén also mentioned outstanding riders such as Geraint Thomas and Enric Mas, which adds even more attraction to the list of participants.

"The news was a bombshell. It was a kind of cherry on top of a participation that was already shaping up to be stellar. It's certainly going to be one of the best in history. This year's script is going to be played by the best actors: the winner of the Giro, the winner of the Tour, the reigning winner of La Vuelta, one of the emerging figures like Juan Ayuso who already made the podium and who will build our future with Carlos Rodríguez. There will also be Thomas, Mas... we can't ask for more," explained Guillén.

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The leader expressed his happiness for the resurgence of Spanish cycling, highlighting that it has not been just one stage, but several, which have demonstrated the high level and competition that exists in national cycling. He proudly mentioned the performance of cyclists such as Pello, Carlos Rodríguez and Izagirre, who have faced and defeated strong rivals in various races.

The interview also addressed the importance of the 25-kilometer individual time trial to be held in Valladolid, unveiled by MARCA. Guillén emphasized that this stage will be key and could make the difference in the general classification. He pointed out that riders like Remco, who shone in this stage during the previous Vuelta, and Thomas could stand out in this stage.

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Before saying goodbye, Javier Guillén reflected on the new generation of cyclists and their rapid development. He pointed out that young talents now reach their sporting maturity at younger ages, even before the age of 26, which has been demonstrated in the Tour and other competitions. Now, Guillén looks forward to seeing how these promising young riders perform in the next edition of La Vuelta.

The Vuelta a España is scheduled to start on August 26, and Guillén is convinced that it will be one of the best editions in terms of quality and participation in recent years. Expectation in the cycling world is at an all-time high, and fans are eagerly awaiting this exciting sporting event.

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