Orbea for Rioja

Orbea will start the Vuelta a la Rioja tomorrow with the following eight riders: Adrián Sáez de Arregi, Jon Aberasturi, Beñat Urain, Mikel Ilundain, Noel Martín, Andoni Blázquez, Joseba Larralde and Aritz Etxebarria. Given that strong-men Mikel Landa and Jon Izagirre won't be present they'll probably find it hard to mix it up on the climbs and on GC, but look out for them in the breaks as always and for Aberasturi in the sprints. Ilundain seems to be going pretty well these days so he might be one to keep and eye on as well.