Dan Martin to lead Etixx-Quick Step at Volta a Catalunya

Etixx-Quick Step head to Volta a Catalunya this week with 2013 champion Dan Martin leading its GC ambitions while Julian Alaphilippe continues his return to racing after a five-month break due to mononucleosis late last-year and will be called upon to support Martin across the seven-stage race. Czech national champion Petr Vakoč and Gianni Meersman will have the opportunity to chase stage wins across the seven-stages in a balanced eight-rider squad.