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Juan Ayuso performance concerns raised by Lidl-Trek trainer
Lidl-Trek trainer Aritz Arberas has expressed significant concern regarding the 2026 competitive performance of cyclist Juan Ayuso. Despite intensive preparation, including altitude training and specific sessions for the World Championships, Ayuso's race results have failed to align with the high-quality data recorded during his training sessions.
Arberas noted that the discrepancy is unusual for a rider of Ayuso's caliber. The team has initiated a comprehensive analysis to identify the cause, reviewing training metrics, health status, and potential medical factors.
Ayuso, who recently turned 24, personally requested to extend his season to compete in the Tour of Guangxi in an attempt to improve his results. He finished sixth in that event, marking a difficult conclusion to a season that began with a victory in the Algarve.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Juan Ayuso's training data does not match his competitive results. ciclismoaldia.es · www.marca.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Lidl-Trek team is analyzing training data, health status, and medical factors to find the cause of the performance gap. www.marca.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ayuso finished sixth in the Tour of Guangxi. www.marca.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ayuso completed altitude training and specific preparation for the World Championships. ciclismoaldia.es · www.marca.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Juan Ayuso requested to extend his season to compete in the Tour of Guangxi. www.marca.com