The Basque connection

Saunier Duval have suddenly got a big contingent of Basque riders for the next season. Joining Iban at Saunier will be former Euskaltel-team mate and Basque Iker Camaño along with the very talented Beñat Intxausti from Seguros Bilbao. Another Basque, climbing specialist Koldo Gil, is already with the team, along with promising Arkaitz Duran. Though sad that such good riders prefer to ride with other teams than Euskaltel, it`s nice that Basque cyclists are having success anyway. There are a huge contingent of Basque riders in the peloton now, something which is great to see. The Basques should have their own national team. That would be one hell of a team I imagine...