Briefs: De la Parte/Orbea/García

• 25-year-old Basque Víctor De la Parte is rejoining the professional ranks, www.biciciclismo.com reports. The Vitoria-native, who recently claimed the Trofeo Eusebio Vélez in some style, will join Greek Continental team SP Tableware. De la Parte has previously ridden for Caja Rural, but has so far this year been without a team.
• While Orbea struggled to make much of an impact in the Vuelta a Asturias, DS Aritz Arberas was still pleased with his young team. "It was a tough race and, even though we could have done some things better, we were at our game and did what we set out to do: be brave, push our limits, and see how far we can go. Considering our youth and inexperience, placing 21st and 22nd with Illart Zuazubiskar and Igor Merino in the time trial is satisfying", he told www.orbea.com.
• According to l'Equipe, 26-year-old Egoitz García might be set for his Tour de France bow this summer. The native of Atxondo has been longlisted by his team Cofidis for the event along with 14 others.