Xabier Mikel Azparren
Aranburu and Azparren: It's been a tough time
The heat and speed of the UAE team have led Alex Aranburu (Cofidis) and Xabier Mikel Azparren (Q36.5) to point out that the third stage of the Tour de France has been a very tough one.
Izagirre, Aranburu and Azparren face the Tour with enthusiasm and optimism
The presentation of the 2026 Tour de France was held this afternoon in Barcelona, where the 23 teams participating in the race were presented, including the Caja Rural, and representatives of Basque cycling such as Ion Izagirre, Alex Aranburu and Xabier Mikel Azparren were also present.
Azparren: "Going to the Tour has been the dream of my life; I will try to find my chance and my day."
Xabier Mikel Azparren, who will be competing for the first time on the 2026 Tour, has made his way to Barcelona at San Sebastian airport, where, according to the Donostiarra, he reaches the most prestigious cycling race at the best point of his life.
Pinarello Q36.5 announces Xabier Mikel Azparren's participation in the Tour de France
The Swiss team has selected the Donostiarra cyclist for the 113th Tour de France, which starts on Saturday in Barcelona. Azparren, 27, will play the Tour for the first time, so this year's event will be attended by three Basque cyclists: Ion Izagirre, Alex Aranburu and Azparren himself.
Xabier Mikel Azparren wins silver in the Spanish Time Championship
The Donostiarra was second, four seconds from the winner, Pablo Castrillo, in the highest category, while in the elite category, the Zumaiarra Aitor Agirre won the gold.