La Vuelta a España Is Underway with Technical ITT
La Vuelta a España is officially underway following a short, intense, and technical time trial through the streets of Monaco. On the 9.4 km opening stage, the riders had to navigate a demanding course with numerous corners, short accelerations, and sections of the iconic Formula 1 circuit before the first leader’s jersey was awarded.
For Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, this marked the beginning of the third Grand Tour of the season, as the team has now participated in all three Grand Tours for the first time in its history.
Xabier Mikel Azparren delivered the team’s fastest ride of the day, stopping the clock at 11:26:19 to finish 39th.
"It was a technical course that wasn’t 100 percent suited to the top time trial specialists. In our case, it was not ideal for Azparren. On the other hand, it was a good way to open up the body ahead of stages like tomorrow’s, where we want to be involved in the finale. It could be a good day for tempo riders like Gonzales."
Alex Sans Vega, Sports DirectorSunday, the race continues with a 214.3 km stage from Monaco to Manosque, where Marcel Camprubí will wear the Spanish Champion’s jersey for the first time in his home Grand Tour.
Tadej Pogačar won the stage in 10:57:14.
Equipment used by David De La Cruz for the individual time trial:
- Dottore Pro Aero Suit
- Prototype Aero shoe covers
- Abus Timeshifter helmet
- Pinarello Bolide F TT
- Q36.5 SRM X-Power Direct Road Pedals
- Sram Red E1 Groupset
- Zipp Super-9 rear wheel
- Zipp 858 NSW front wheel
- Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed 28mm tyres
- Prologo Predator Saddle
- Pinarello MOST TT extensions
- 60 single chainring
- 10–33 cassette
- Waxed chain from Block
- Tacx TT bottle and cage
