Spectacular Soler delighted with debut success

Mauricio Soler (Barloworld) dons polka dots

Mauricio Soler (Barloworld) dons polka dots (Image credit: AFP)

As Barloworld prepared for the Tour de France the Professional Continental squad, which was granted a wildcard entry by organiser ASO, made noises of taking stage wins, but few thought the first would come from a young Colombian climber named Mauricio Soler. The 24 year-old is delighted with his success on Grand Tour debut, having taken home the polka dot mountains jersey in addition to his stage win.

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