Abel Balderstone: The Ullastrell Talent Dreaming of the Tour de France

The Caja Rural cyclist faces the Volta a Catalunya aiming for a future World Tour spot.

Generic image of a professional cyclist training on the roads of Vallès Occidental.
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Generic image of a professional cyclist training on the roads of Vallès Occidental.

Cyclist Abel Balderstone, trained in Terrassa and living in Ullastrell, is preparing for a decisive season with Caja Rural, focusing on the Volta a Catalunya and a potential Tour de France debut.

From his base in Ca n'Amat, the 25-year-old rider has matured following a successful 2025 season as the national time trial champion. Balderstone is now ready for the Volta a Catalunya, starting this Monday in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

"Winning is very difficult because the Volta is one of the fastest races of the year, but I will try to fight in a breakaway."

Abel Balderstone · Caja Rural Cyclist
The athlete emphasizes the difficulty of this year's route, particularly the mountain stages. After finishing 30th at the Milano-Torino, he is confident in his form and new equipment for the upcoming local races.