Etixx - Quick-Step has announced the selection that will participate in Vuelta Ciclista al Pais Vasco, an 844.8km stage race from April 6th until April 11th. The race includes five road stages and a crucial final ITT of 18.4km in Aia. Known as a hilly stage race, there aren't many opportunities for the pure sprinters, but there are stages that can end in a reduced group sprint or the possibility of a bunch arrival for those who make it over the previous climbs of the day.

Etixx - Quick-Step rider and UCI World Road Champion Michal Kwiatkowski returns to the race after finishing 49" down to 2014 winner Alberto Contador in the overall.

Tony Martin also returns to the race. Martin, currently the German TT Champion and a three-time UCI World TT Champion, won the Stage 6 ITT in 2014, with Kwiatkowski placing 3rd.

Etixx-QuickStep for Vuelta al Pais Vasco

Michal Kwiatkowski, Tony Martin, Gianni Meersman, Petr Vakoc, Julien Vermote, David de la Cruz, Carlos Verona and Michal Golas