Amets Txurruka

One of the most exciting riders Euskaltel have signed so far, is in my opinion the talented climber Amets Txurruka Ansola. Born in 1982, he still hasn`t turned 24, and joins Euskaltel from his only professional team to date, Team Barloworld. Regarded as a great climbing prospect, Amets has still to record a pro victory, but last year impressed enough to attract interest from Euskaltel-Euskadi. Especially his great performances in the Euskal Bizicleta, Vuelta a Asturias and the Clasica de Alcobendas this year, where his consistency earned him a ninth place overall in all three races, was impressing. His eight place in the Giro d`Oro and fifth in the Grand Prix de L`ind &Art de Laciano was also impressive stuff, and a lot is expected from him for the 2007 season. He`s definetely a rider to watch out for in the future, believe me. I think we just got ourself a new Igor Ánton.