Astarloza honing form on track

Mikel Astarloza has recently taken part in the Spanish National Track Championships. The San Sebastián resident placed a decent fifth in the omnium and was pleased with his performance - especially with a view on what's to come on the road later this season. "It's been excellent training for the upcoming races", he writes on his own webpage. "I'm very happy with my form at the moment. I was fifth in the omnium, so overall I'm pleased. The racing is more intense on the track than on the road, so it's been excellent training in that respect." Astarloza is not down to ride the Tour de Vendée in early October, but is slated for the inaugural Tour of Beijing 5-9 october.