Zuazubiskar closes season on a high

Orbea's young time trial prodigy Illart Zuazubiskar closed out his season this weekend by claiming two medals at the Spanish Track Championships.

While his team-mates finished their 2012 campaign over in France at the Tour de Gévaudan on Sunday, the 22-year-old, a surprise addition from Seguros Bilbao last winter, took to the track in the Palma Arena in the Balearic Islands. Here he finished third in the individual pursuit, before going on to claim the same spot on the podium in the team pursuit alongside veteran Unai Elorriaga, 24-year-old former Bidelan-Kirolgi rider Iban Leanizbarrutia and 34-year-old former Euskadi crono champ Asier Maeztu.

In his first year among the pros, Zuazubiskar's 12th place in the national time trial championships back in late June is his stand-out result.

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