Landa and Izagirre chosen for Spain

Two of the most promising Orbea riders, Jon Izagirre and Mikel Landa, have both been chosen to represent Spain's under-23 team in the first race of the Cup of Nations under-23 category this year, to be held in Portugal towards the end of this month. The two youngsters have impressed mightily with their performances so far, and they both caugh they eye of Spain coach José Luis dos Santos. They'll line up alongside Higinio Fernández of Caja Rural, and Lluis Mas, Pascual Orengo and José Carlos Lara of the Burgos 2016 formation.