Juan Ayuso refines his preparation for the Tour de France

The cyclist from Xàbia will lead Lidl-Trek in the French race after a spring marked by injuries.

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The cyclist from Xàbia, Juan Ayuso, is preparing for the start of the Tour de France, where he will lead the Lidl-Trek team for the first time in an edition that will start in Barcelona.

After a complicated start to the season due to a crash in the Paris-Nice and health problems during the Itzulia, the Valencian rider seeks to recover his best level. Despite these setbacks, his performance in the Tour Auvergne has served to gain confidence ahead of the most important event in the cycling calendar.
The main goal of the 2026 Tour de France remains the duel between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard. While the former seeks his fifth title, the Dane tries to regain dominance in the French race. In this context, Ayuso aspires to fight for a good position in the general classification and try to achieve a stage win.
The team that will accompany the cyclist from Xàbia includes names such as Matias Skjelmose, Giulio Ciccone, Mathias Vacek, Quinn Simmons, Mads Pedersen, and Soren Kragh Andersen. The group will work to support the Valencian's aspirations in a competition that is expected to be historic.