Rafal Majka to lead BORA – hansgrohe at the Vuelta

Rafal Majka will be the team leader supported by strong climbers like Buchmann, Konrad and Poljanski. Michael Schwarzmann will be BORA – hansgrohe’s men for the sprints.

“I think we have a well-balanced squad to support Rafal but also to go for stage wins. Rafal will be our GC leader with the goal to finish in the top five. But we also want to win a stage, and I think there will be chances for Buchmann and Konrad in some stages.” – Ralph Denk, Team Manager

“After his long-lasting knee irritation, Leo feels better now. He had his first race in San Sebastian, but we think he is not ready yet for a three-week tour, the intensity for his knee could be too high. To not take any risk for his long-term perspectives he won’t race the Vuelta.” – Jan-Niklas Droste, Team Doctor

The 2017 Spanish Grand Tour features nine summit finishes and ascents of the Sierra Nevada and the steep slopes of the Angliru starting in Nimes, France on Saturday 19th August and finishes in Madrid on Sunday September 10th.

You can follow the 2017 Vuelta a Espana live on granfondoguide.com.

BORA – hansgrohe line-up for 2017 Vuelta a Espana

Cesare Benedetti (Ita)
Emanuel Buchmann (Ger)
Michael Kolar (Svk)
Patrick Konrad (Aut)
Rafal Majka (Pol)
Christoph Pfingsten (Ger)
Pawel Poljanski (Pol)
Andreas Schillinger (Ger)
Michael Schwarzmann (Ger).