Luis Leon Sánchez, who has extended his contract with Astana Pro Team, is currently competing at the Vuelta a Burgos in order to improve his shape before the Vuelta a Espana. The Spaniard rider hopes to shine during the three-week race, but also trying to win the World Championship title.

"I want to improve my condition in the Vuelta a Burgos to arrive on top form for the Vuelta", Sánchez said in a press statement. "Astana is fielding a top team; we have the responsibility of fighting for the win and I want to do my part. Nibali, Aru, and Landa are great riders, and we are fighting for nothing less than the win."

He explained also he studied the Worlds route. "I want to make the team. In Baku at the European championships, we showed that we know how to race as a team. I’ve been studying the Richmond course already, looking over the videos sent to me from the team."

Sánchez told about his renew with Astana Pro Team. "It was easy for me to stay with team Astana. I’m happy in this team, I’ve known [general manager Alexandre] Vinokourov since the time that we raced together in Liberty Seguros. I hope to pay back the trust that the team has given me."