David Lopez has revealed he will continue to ride for Team Sky in 2017 after confirming his ability as one of Chris Froome’s key mountain domestiques at the Vuelta a Espana.
Lopez is one of 22 riders retained by Team Sky for the 2017 season. Last week the British WorldTour team confirmed that Elia Viviani has inked a new deal and announced that Kenny Elissonde, Diego Rosa will join the team, bolstering the squad's roster for Grand Tours.
Also joining Team Sky for 2017 are talented Young British riders Owain Doull and Tao Geoghegan Hart, plus Poland’s Lukasz Wisniowski. Several riders are leaving including Nicolas Roche (BMC), Ben Swift (TJ Sports), Andy Fenn and Lars Petter Bordhaug (Acqua Blue Sport), while Zabier Xandio is expected to retire.
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Lopez, 35, rode both the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a Espana, clocking up a total of 85 race days during the 2016 season.
"It’s always difficult to renew a contract and continue on this team because there is such a level. This year the Tour team did a very good race. But in the end they recognized the good work I did in the Vuetla a Espana. I feel part of the team and I’ve been part of the squad for five years. I am pleased to continue with Team Sky, next year I will be one of the veterans in the team."
Lopez was with Froome when the Briton was attacked by Alberto Contador and Nairo Quintana on the stage to Formigal at the Vuelta a Espana, losing any chance of winning overall. Lopez considers it a vital lesson learnt for the future.
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