Their plans changed after Colombian cyclist Nairo Quintana joined the race. Colombia Tour, A test that does not give good results due to an infectious disease COVID-19, The man from Boyacá was already studying in Europe, but they dropped a bomb from there.
Quintana self-isolated and after beating the virus returned to training with the brand with a target of 2024. Movistar, returned after leaving Archaea Samsic.
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Cyclist Boyaca It was among his plans to compete in Europe in 2024. O Great Roadbut the virus did not leave him. It defined the career he would now return to.
Nairo Quintana is in Europe and continues to train according to the plan made by the sports directors for a season in which he will face the Giro d’Italia as his maximum target.The Vuelta a Catalunya has confirmed that the driver will be part of the large testing group that will take place from 18-24 March.
It is not strange that Nairo took part in this test and enjoyed the victory as he was the champion in the 2016 championship. In 2018, he came second in the general classification behind the Spanish athlete., Alejandro Valverde.
Recently, one of his former teammates at Movistar talked about his relationship with Nairo and Valverde, whom he shared for several seasons. Rory Sutherland said Nairo was difficult to work with and the situation was completely different with the Spaniard.
“As a runner, I find it a little difficult to work with Nairo or when I run with him. I’ve worked with a lot of leaders and he was probably the best“I wouldn’t say challenging because he’s a good person and has a big heart, but at the moment he’s in the race, otherwise…” the Australian said.
And he added: “He has a lot of passion. And he is so determined that he goes into his own little world. “There was very little friction but he did argue with me and other team-mates,” Sutherland told Eurosport.
The runner returned to the fray: “We told him we knew what we were doing because it was our job. “We told him several times to stay with us, believe in the team and follow the plan.”
Finally, Sutherland stated that it was interesting to work with both cyclists;. Alejandro trusted you and didn’t want to leave his wheel. He didn’t say anything, he didn’t ask anything, he just said come wherever I take you.” (Jhon Arias: ‘This is a special title for me, for the cigar roller’; video)
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