Pradera becomes a father

Caisse d'Epargne-Illes Balears rider Mikel Pradera became a father for the first time over the weekend. His wife Ainara gave birth on Saturday, September 2, at 6:45 PM to Haritz (3,045 kg - 50 cm).

In a team statement, Pradera said he was "Immensely happy! I feel very proud and at the same time it is a great responsibility! To have a child illuminates your life!"