Enric Mas looks ahead to Tour de France: “I’m going for the podium”
Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 9:08 AM
Enric Mas finished only 22nd last year in his first-ever Tour de France, but the Spanish climber hopes to be on the podium in Paris this year. “That is the goal, although I don’t have much experience yet,” says Mas on the website of his employer Movistar.
The 25-year-old Mas – who opted for a transfer from Deceuninck-Quick-Step to Movistar last winter – broke through two years ago with a second place in the Vuelta a España. In the 2019 Tour, the climber did not meet expectations, but now Mas still hopes to shine in the Tour de France.
“I managed to finish a podium place in the Vuelta, although I do realize that it cannot be compared to a Tour de France. I only participated in the Tour once, while my rivals have much more experience. And yet I believe in a podium place. ” Mas is already looking at the competition with an oblique eye.
Benefit from Team Ineos and Jumbo-Visma
The promising lap rider expects a lot from Team Ineos and Jumbo-Visma, the strongest teams for the upcoming Tour on paper. “We can take advantage of the fight between these teams. Don’t forget: Team Ineos and Jumbo-Visma start with three leaders for the rankings. ” Mas starts his season in his own country with the Tour of Burgos.
After this five-day stage race in the north of Spain, Mas goes to the Critérium du Dauphiné, the Spanish championships in the province of Jaén and the Tour de France. After the Tour it is time for the Vuelta a España. His team Movistar has chosen to compete with two leaders in the Tour and Vuelta. Mas shares the leadership with Alejandro Valverde.
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