Oroz joins Euskaltel

26-year-old Orbea rider Juan José Oroz Ugalde surprisingly joined Euskaltel today. Juanjo has signed a contract that will see him join Euskaltel with immediate effect, starting with the Volta a Catalunya on the 21st of May, and keep him there until the end of the 2008 season. The signing of the former Kaiku rider comes as a result of several injuries to Euskaltel riders, and of course of the potential he`s been showing lately. Juanjo has been in impressive form so far this season, especially at the Vuelta a Asturias recently, so he`ll no doubt strengthen the team. The thought of him joining Euskaltel has in fact crossed my mind several times this season, as he seems like a rider with Pro Tour potential. Welcome Juanjo!