Caja Rural and Bora-Argon 18 among Vuelta a España wildcards

Caja Rural, Cofidis, Direct Energie and Bora-Argon 18 are handed wildcards for the 2016 Vuelta a España

Hugh Carthy wins Stage 1 of the 2016 Vuelta Asturias

(Image credit: Watson)

Hugh Carthy's chances of riding at the Vuelta a España are boosted by the news that his Caja Rural-Seguros RGA squad are among four teams handed wildcards for the race.

The 21-year-old Lancastrian is on fine form this season, winning the overall title at the Vuelta Asturias this weekend and taking the youth classification at the Volta a Catalunya after a string of impressive performances.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.