In January, Popular still had to fit after a small health problem, for the UAE tour in the United Arab Emirates (February 20 to 26), which he has actually currently finished two times, has actually currently canceled.
For Popular, the form structure for the Tour de France started unscheduled at the semi-classic Jaén Paris Interior in Spain and then the 24-year-old secured first location.
In addition, Popular will start rather of the UAE tour on the Andalusia trip from February 15th to 19th.
The idea is to arrive in the very best possible type at the Tour de France and to be ready for classics, said Popular, who is introduced for the UAE Team Emirates, the changed preparation.
The emphasis in the biking calendar will occur this year from July 1st to 23rd.