Andorran Cyclist Adrià Regada Secures Third in Vuelta a Navarra U23 and Mountains Jersey
Andorran Adrià Regada (Caja Rural-Alea) took 3rd in Vuelta a Navarra U23 GC, 30s behind Aimar Tadeo, plus mountains jersey after early breakaway and strong queen stage.
Key Points
- Adrià Regada finished 3rd in U23 general classification at Vuelta a Navarra, 30s behind winner Aimar Tadeo.
- Regada won the mountains jersey riding for Caja Rural-Alea.
- Broke away early on opening stage, held strong on queen stage for career-best result.
- Credits team support; next up is Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica.
Andorran cyclist Adrià Regada claimed third place in the under-23 general classification at the Vuelta a Navarra, along with the mountains jersey, marking his strongest performance yet.
Riding for Caja Rural-Alea, the Andorra la Vella athlete finished 30 seconds behind overall winner Aimar Tadeo, a local rider who triumphed on home soil. Regada broke into the day's breakaway on the opening stage, securing eighth place that day and positioning him among the leaders overall. He held strong through the queen stage, pushing to climb higher but settling for the podium finish.
After the race, Regada credited his early advantage for fueling his bid, saying it gave him momentum to chase a top general classification spot. He emphasised that the result belonged to the entire team, praising the staff and teammates for their commitment.
The multi-stage event represented a key seasonal target for the young rider from the Andorran federation. Regada now turns his attention to the Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica on familiar home roads.
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