ProTeam Lotto Cycling Team heads to La Vuelta a España with Elia Viviani, Alec Segaert and Arjen Livyns

Alec Segaert, Arjen Livyns, Eduardo Sepúlveda, Elia Viviani, Jasper De Buyst, Jonas Gregaard, Lars Craps and Liam Slock: these are the eight riders who will defend the colors of our team over the next three weeks through Spain and its neighboring countries.

The team travels to the Vuelta with a versatile selection, ready to show ourselves on different terrains. In the sprint stages, Elia Viviani will be our reference point, supported by Jasper De Buyst, one of the best lead-out riders in the peloton. Drawing on their wealth of Grand Tour knowledge, they provide the leadership and composure needed to guide the team through the race’s most demanding situations.

In the mountains, the duo of Eduardo Sepúlveda and Jonas Gregaard will aim to animate the race and join early breakaways. Alec Segaert, making his Grand Tour debut, will be the team’s main man for the time trial stages and is eager to test himself on the biggest stage. Fellow debutant Liam Slock also looks forward to gaining valuable experience while showing his strength in the tougher stages. Arjen Livyns and Lars Craps will provide all-round support across the different stages.

“Our line-up for this Vuelta brings together sprinters, climbers, and young talents discovering their first three-week race,” explains sports manager Mario Aerts. “Elia has shown he can compete against the very best, and with Jasper he has great support in the finales. Eduardo and Jonas will go on the attack in the mountains, and for Alec and Liam this will be a milestone in their development. We want to race offensively, make the most of every opportunity, and above all show the team’s colors day after day.”

Photo: Brecht Steenhouwer