João Almeida was one of the biggest surprises in the list of selected riders for the Cycling World Championships, a competition held annually that brings together the best cyclists in the world. The young Portuguese rider, who competes for UAE Emirates, ended up being a last-minute addition to the selected riders, having been called up to the national team unexpectedly.
Almeida's inclusion in the squad generated some surprise in the cycling world, as the cyclist was not pointed out as a guaranteed member of the team. This is news that marks the continuation of Portuguese presence in the major international events on the UCI calendar.
Almeida has been establishing himself as one of the most promising names in Portuguese cycling, demonstrating abilities in both one-day races and stages, which likely weighed in the decision of UAE Emirates and the national selectors to include him in this prestigious competition.
With this call-up, João Almeida joins other important names in world cycling who will compete for the title of world champion, in a race that usually attracts the biggest powers in the sport on bicycles and represents one of the highlights of the season.
