UAE Team Emirates reveal a young team to open the European season at Classica Valenciana and GP Castellón
CyclingFriday, 19 January 2024 at 01:00
It's not so often Mikkel Bjerg gets to be by far the oldest rider listed for a race with UAE Team Emirates, but Classica Valenciana and Gran Premio Castellón will be that exception to a rule as the 25-year-old Dane will lead a mix of his younger teammates and talents from the new development UAE Team Gen Z to glory on the Spanish soil.
Both races are expected to lead to a (reduced) bunch finish despite Valenciana has very hilly first half of the race and in GP Castellón, riders will cross Collado de Ayódar (5,2km a 4,3%) with just 12,5kms to go. The selection for the race lacks a sprint leader, so UAE Team Emirates is expected to be seen on the offensive at the start of the season.
UAE Team Emirates lineup for Classica Valenciana and GP Castellón:
Mikkel Bjerg, Igor Arrieta, Filippo Baroncini, Jan Chirsten, Duarte Marivoet (Gen Z), Gibbe Staes (Gen Z) and Pablo Torres (Gen Z)
Mikkel Bjerg, Igor Arrieta, Filippo Baroncini, Jan Chirsten, Duarte Marivoet (Gen Z), Gibbe Staes (Gen Z) and Pablo Torres (Gen Z)
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