February calendar

Euskaltel will line up in three races in February. That's not really much, but then Euskaltel have always been "soft" starters. First up is the Challenge Mallorca, which runs from the 10th to the 14, and which includes five one-day races. There are some climbs on this year's route, so hopefully Haimar, Mikel and Amets, who're all looking for strong early-season performances, can pull off some good results. Then comes the five-stage Vuelta a Andalucía - Ruta Ciclista del Sol, which starts on the 17th. The Ruta del Sol is known as a sprinter's paradise, so Euskaltel should field either Aitor Galdos or Koldo, or perhaps both. The last race Euskaltel have planned for February is the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana, running from the 26th to the 1st of March.