New Rodriguez at INEOS Grenadiers team

A few days after the official announcement of Carlos Rodriguez’s contract extension (who was at one point rumored to be departing for Movistar), the INEOS Grenadiers team has secured the services of another Rodriguez, as Oscar Rodriguez has signed with the British team.

Oscar Rodriguez is a 26-year-old Spanish rider who has been with Movistar since 2018. He is a versatile rider who can perform well in both one-day races and stage races.

In 2023, Rodriguez won the Vuelta a Murcia and finished fifth in the Vuelta a España. He also had several other top-10 finishes, including in the Tour of the Basque Country, the Critérium du Dauphiné, and the Clásica San Sebastián.

Rodriguez is a valuable addition to the INEOS Grenadiers team, which is already one of the strongest in the world. He will be able to support the team’s leaders in the Grand Tours, as well as challenge for wins in his own right in one-day races.

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The signing of Oscar Rodriguez is a shrewd move by the INEOS Grenadiers team. He is a young and talented rider who is already performing at a high level. He is also a versatile rider, which will give the team more options in different types of races.

Rodriguez is likely to be used as a support rider for the team’s leaders in the Grand Tours. He is a strong climber and can also help to control the pace in the peloton. However, he is also capable of winning races in his own right, as shown by his victories in the Vuelta a Murcia and the Vuelta a España in 2023.

Overall, the signing of Oscar Rodriguez is a positive move for the INEOS Grenadiers team. He is a young and talented rider who will add strength and depth to the team.

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