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Pascual Momparler explains Spain's '8' for the Glasgow World Championship
CyclingSunday, 30 July 2023 at 12:30
Pascual Momparler, Spanish cycling coach, has explained in an interview to Mundo Deportivo the reasons of his '8' for the World Championship in Glasgow after the non-call-up of names like Pello Bilbao;
Momparler said the focus for this year's selection was based on the World Cup circuit, which has characteristics of classics, with flat terrain and no hills. He looked for riders who would perform well on this type of course, especially in classics with cold and wet conditions. Consequently, the Spanish team will be made up of four Movistar Team riders: Alex Aranburu, Iván García Cortina, Oier Lazkano and Gonzalo Serrano, who have performed well in the Belgian classics calendar in the last two years.
Among the highlights, Momparler highlighted the capabilities of Ion Izagirre, who has proven to perform well on technical circuits and with the presence of water in previous editions of the World Championships. He also mentioned Jesús Herrada, from Cofidis, who has achieved a fourth place in a circuit similar to the one in Glasgow.
The coach also highlighted Roger Adrià, a growing rider who will join a World Tour team next year. His experience in several World Championships and his ability to deal with rocky, hard-fought races make him a valuable asset to the team.
Among the choices, Momparler also included Jesús Ezquerra, who participated in last year's World Championship and left a good impression for his commitment and teamwork.
Although the team has notable absences, Momparler explained that some riders have commitments with the Vuelta a España and would not be able to prepare and race the World Championship properly. In addition, some of them are climbers and long-distance riders, more suitable for competitions like the Tour de France, but not so suitable for classics like Glasgow.
The Spanish coach is excited about the team he has put together and hopes to prove that the team is a strong candidate for the World Championships. Although certain names are missing, it should be remembered that cycling is a sport where terrain and weather conditions have a great influence, and the strategy must be adapted to the specific route.
Momparler acknowledged that everyone would like to have the most recognized names in the selection, but in cycling, the diversity of terrains and challenges is what always makes for excitement and not always the same ones win. Therefore, he is confident that the selected cyclists will use their skills to compete at the highest level and defend the honor of the Spanish flag at the World Championships in Glasgow.
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