País Vasco line-up completed

Euskaltel have finally selected the eight riders that will take part in the upcoming Vuelta al País Vasco in the search of an elusive overall title. The team hasn't won the race overall since the great Ibán Mayo in 2003, but as the all-conquering Contador will not be present at the startline in Zierbena on Monday, Samu has got the chance of his life to land the coveted prize. Samu will have a strong team to support him in his quest, with Egoi, Amets, JJ, Alan, Rubén, Beñat and the in-form Iván all lining up. Gorka Verdugo was originally slated for a place on the team, but since his troublesome achilles tendon hasn't quite healed yet, he'll watch the race at home instead. Igor González de Galdeano will be in the team car to hopefully giude the team to a much-needed win.