Mitchelton-Scott (Spain) - Press Release: Mitchelton-SCOTT has named its eight-man team for the upcoming La Vuelta a España, the third and final Grand Tour of the season, with a focus on stage wins and general classification possibilities.

Former La Vuelta podium finisher Esteban Chaves (third place in 2016), former La Vuelta stage winner Mikel Nieve (stage 16 in 2010) and recent Tour of Poland two-time stage winner Luka Mezgec provide the Australian outfit with the main ingredients to tackle the 21-day race, that features seven-summit finishes and an interesting course that also lends itself to the opportunity for taking stages wins.

Mitchelton-SCOTT at La Vuelta a España (24-15 Sept):

• Sam Bewley - (NZL, 32) 5th La Vuelta appearance
• Esteban Chaves - (COL, 29) 5th La Vuelta appearance
• Tsgabu Grmay - (ETH 28) 3rd La Vuelta appearance
• Damien Howson - (AUS, 27)  4th La Vuelta appearance
• Luka Mezgec - (SLO, 31) 3rd La Vuelta appearance
• Mikel Nieve - (SPA, 35) 7th La Vuelta appearance
• Nick Schultz - (AUS, 24) 3rd La Vuelta appearance
• Dion Smith - (NZL, 26) Debut