Ivan Velasco joins Euskaltel

26-year-old Ivan Velasco Murilla of Pro Conti team Orbea, has agreed to ride for Euskaltel for the next season. Velasco signed a one-year contract earlier today, and is the fourth rider in all to join Euskaltel from Orbea. Earlier, Ruben Perez, Beñat Albizuri and Alan Perez have taken the step from Continental level to the Pro Tour through Euskaltel. Ivan Velasco hasn`t managed to win a race to date, but last year had some impressive results. 11th. in the Tour de Limousin, 14th. in the Vuelta Ciclista a la Rioja and 13th. in the Circuito de Getxo stand out as his most notable performances. Prior to joining Orbea in 2006, the rider from Arrasate rode for Ulma-Cegasa (1999-2000), Ruta-Europa (2001-2003), Serbitzu (2004) and for the same team as Lander Apperibay; Bidelan-Kirolgi( 2005). I wish him the best of luck for 2007.