The 36-year-old Spanish cyclist Mikel Landa won a stage at the Vuelta, the Tour of Spain, in a race that marks his return to the Euskaltel team. The victory was particularly emotional for the Basque rider.
Landa revealed that he thought about his children during the race, which contributed to the intensity of his emotional reaction after crossing the finish line. The moment was described as deeply personal for the cyclist.
The Spaniard will leave the World Tour at the end of this season, closing a significant chapter in his professional career at the highest level of world cycling.
His return to Euskaltel, a historic team from the Basque country, represents a return to his roots, being a smaller team outside the World Tour.
