The riders are all good in the hills and could rip things apart if on form. Iban Mayo is there top man for the Tours, but Haimar Zubeldia could do something, new to the team the year 2005 is ex-Vuelta winner Aitor Gonzalez, he will want to prove he still has it in his legs for a big win.

Their problem for the Pro-Tour will be in the flat cobbled roads of northern Europe where they are like fish out of water.

Euskaltel is Telecom company in the Basque Country of Spain and Euskadi is the region that also supports the team. There are 26 riders, 96% are Spanish and 100% are Basque or Basque connected. The average age is 27 and they ride Orbea frames with Shimano equipment.

Top 5 Riders: -

1. Iban Mayo
2. Samuel Sanchez
3. Roberto Laiseka
4. Haimar Zubeldia
5. Iker Flores

Other Riders To Watch: -

1. Unai Etxebarria
2. Aitor Gonzalez
3. David Herrero
4. Iñigo Landaluze