I guess I'm late, but PCS has removed Almeida from the Vuelta startlist. He's racing Poland and Bretagne Classic instead (and, afterwards, Lombardia). Any Portuguese cycling fans know why?
He was set to race the Vuelta for GC. In fact, it was one of the reasons given why Evenepoel wasn't selected.
He was set to race the Vuelta for GC. In fact, it was one of the reasons given why Evenepoel wasn't selected.