One of the two cycling races mentioned by Ernest Hemingway in his acclaimed novel “The Sun Also Rises”, Itzulia Basque Country holds its 65th edition this month, when a total of 29 classified climbs will dot the route, a relentless up and down one that starts from Bilbao and concludes in Bergara, six days later.
Runner-up on two occasions, Mikel Landa returns at the start of his home race, hoping to be again in the mix for a good result. He will be joined on the Soudal Quick-Step roster by Ayco Bastiaens, Steff Cras, British ITT Champion Ethan Hayter, Martin Svrcek, Ilan Van Wilder, and Mauri Vansevenant.
