Briefs

• Miguel Madariaga is thought to be keen on Seguros Bilbao rider Omar Fraile, who's shown considerable promise this season. The climber took out the prestigious Subida a Gorla this year in some style and, if Madariaga gets his way, we might just see him pull on an Orbea shirt next year.


• After his phenomenal prologue triumph in Romandie, Jonathan Castroviejo might just make his Tour debut this year according so Spanish media. The 24-year-old Getxo native wasn't orginally slated for the race, but it's thought Galdeano might want to include him as his pedigree in the race against the clock could potentially be vital in the team time trial.


• Naturgas didn't really have the best of days in yesterday's Clásica Santa Cruz in Legazpi. Only two of the riders finished the race: Damien Garcia in 34th and Alain González in 53rd. The race is part of the Copa España calendar.