Get ready for an exciting new race format! The Andorra Cycling Masters is set to debut on October 19, featuring an elite lineup of four top riders: Tadej Pogačar, Primož Roglič, Jonas Vingegaard, and Isaac del Toro. This unique race, part of the Vuelta a España countdown, will showcase an uphill time trial and a city center circuit. Don’t miss the action as these stars battle it out on the roads of Andorra. Get your cycling fix and stay tuned for more updates!
In a groundbreaking move, Andora is set to host an unprecedented cycling spectacle this October featuring none other than Tad Pogachar, Primo Raglitch, Jonas Vingagard, and Isaac Del Toro. These top tier cyclists who have made their mark on the sport are gearing up for the inaugural Andor Cycling Masters Race scheduled for October 19th. This exclusive event which is part of the leadup to stage seven of the esteemed Velta Espa promises to be a thrilling display of skill and endurance held in the picturesque town of Andor Lavella. The race will follow a unique two-part format, an uphill time trial followed by a fast-paced city center circuit. But here’s where it gets controversial. The race will only feature four riders. Yes, you read that right. Just four elite cyclists will grace the starting line. Pogachar and his UAE team Emirates XRG teammate Del Toro Raglitch from Red Bull Bora Hansro and Vingagard representing Vizma Lisa Bike. This unconventional setup is sure to spark debate among cycling enthusiasts. And this is the part most people miss. And Pandora’s growing interest in hosting its own road events isn’t just a passing trend. The principality has long been associated with prestigious cycling events such as the Grand Tours and Volulta Acatalunia. This year, Andor even introduced its first UCI ranked event, the Andor Mora Bank Classica, which was won by Matias Shelos of Leadal Trek. It seems that Andor is determined to carve out its niche in the world of professional cycling. What do you think about this exclusive four rider race format? Is it a stroke of genius or a misstep in the world of cycling?