Euskaltel for Paris-Nice

Paris-Nice, or the "race to the sun" as it`s known, will start on Sunday with the following 8 riders: Samu Sánchez, Mikel Astarloza, Rúben Pérez, Alan Perez, Gorka Verdugo, Andoni Aranaga, Iban Velasco and Markel Irizar. It`s obvious that Samu, who finished an annoyig, though still impressive, 4th last year, will be the captain. Mikel will also be a "protected rider", as he`s also one for the GC in stage-races like the Paris-Nice. The race kicks-off with a short prologue on Sunday.