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Lance Armstrong, Alejandro Valverde and Jan Ullrich. Tour of Murcia 2004.

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Alejandro Valverde Belmonte is a Spanish cyclist, who competed as a professional in road bicycle racing from 2002 to 2022, and now competes in gravel cycling fo...

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2013 Road World Championships:

1º Rui Costa, 2º Joaquim Rodríguez, 3º Alejandro Valverde.

The 2013 Florence World Championship delivered one of the most peculiar and puzzling finishes in recent World Championship history. I had the privilege of watching this event live, and even now, I can't quite understand the tactical decisions made by the Spanish team. A formidable group consisting of Vincenzo Nibali, Rui Costa, Joaquim Rodríguez, and Alejandro Valverde formed at the forefront. Joaquim Rodríguez, showing remarkable activity in the latter part of the race, broke away solo. It seemed he had the victory within his grasp, but then Rui Costa launched a surprise attack from behind, leaving Valverde unable to respond. The Portuguese rider caught up with "Purito" in the final kilometer and outpaced him in the sprint. Against the breathtaking backdrop of Brunelleschi's magnificent dome, Florence bore witness to one of the most enigmatic conclusions in World Championship history. Although I was thoroughly upset that day, looking back, I take pride in having witnessed such an enthralling and extraordinary day of cycling as a spectator.

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from: Box Repsol Blog

Cycling, a sport that inspires me

A love of cycling

I discovered my passion for bicycles when I was very young. Before getting on a motorbike, I had already tried it all on my bicycle. For me, it was as if my bicycle were a motorbike! I started riding motorbikes from a very young age, but at that time I thought that if it didn’t work out, I wanted to be a cyclist.

Now I only go cycling to stay in shape and enjoy myself. I love cycling up mountain passes and I get a kick out of beating my times whenever I do the same route again. I have to keep myself in check so that I don’t go overboard and get carried away. It’s not a good idea to go flat out every day. You have to be smart when training and know when to take a break for a few days. Even though I don’t cycle professionally, I take it seriously and get annoyed when I see that my times are off and when my pace is not as good as the last time.

Another thing I like about cycling is that you can adapt it to your own fitness level. For example, during winter I remove the outer chainring as I barely use it. When my legs feel stronger, I look for the best way to improve, adding the chainring or really upping my cadence.

The best part is cycling as a group. The time and distance fly by when you are in good company, and it is also a way of getting better quality training. I still enjoy the days that I cycle alone though as it’s a different approach; I have to look for motivation from within.

Bicycle collector

The bicycle itself plays a big role and I use a Pinarello Dogma F10 fitted with Shimano. The key to choosing a bicycle is to find one that fits just right, that weighs very little, and that has a high quality carbon frame, not forgetting about the look of the bike.

Years ago, I decided to start a collection of all of my bikes because of all the unforgettable memories and experiences I’ve had on them. Many of my sporting accomplishments have been achieved when using cycling for training. I have fond memories of those tough times that I faced, pedalling with all my strength on a steep climb.

I now have a wonderful collection of Pinarellos. It is a selection of bikes that represents the changing times and fashions and when you look at them all together, you can see the differences in technology and colours used over the years.

A passion for professional cycling

Purito was my favourite cyclist because of his explosive power, but now that he is retired, I have my eye on other Spanish cyclists, like Alejandro Valverde and Alberto Contador. I’m also looking forward to seeing who will be the next rising star to keep us entertained. In recent years, Froome, Quintana, Nibali and Alberto Contador are the cyclists we’ve seen competing for the big titles. So who knows who might surprise us this year.

If I had to choose my favourite cycling stage it would definitely be the Alps. I’ve had a great time cycling there myself and it’s the best area. The Dolomites stages are really tough and I’ve suffered cycling up those passes, but it feels amazing when you finally reach the top.

When watching cycling on TV, I prefer to watch the bigger tours. I tend to watch them more often, although it is easy to get hooked on the classics with the exciting shows they put on.

My experience cycling

I have taken part in a tour cycling race before, and I know that in this sport it’s difficult to position yourself, to know if the group got broken up, or if you’re at the front. That is why it’s vital to wear an earpiece because it helps a lot in this regard. There has been a lot of talk about whether using an earpiece disrupts the competition, but nobody can deny that it increases rivalry between the cyclists and makes for a better show.

I’ve sometimes thought about taking part in Paris-Roubaix, but when I consider how tough it is, it puts me off. My brother has cycled in it. He has told me what it’s like and to be honest, it looks way easier on TV than it is in real life. I don’t think it would be my favourite race if I ever did cycle in it.

I hope you’ve enjoyed hearing about my passion for cycling. As always, thanks to all Box Repsol followers for reading and for your unconditional support. See you at the track!

Dani Pedrosa

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Round Two, Match Seven: Jonas Vingegaard v. Marc Soler

Jonas Vingegaard Propaganda

No propaganda submitted.

Marc Soler Propaganda

He may be ranked #130 in the UCI rankings but he is #1 in my heart ❤️

More propaganda under the cut.

As you may know, Marc Soler moved to UAE Team Emirates in 2022 and has since been one of Tadej Pogačar's most valuable mountain domestiques – pulling the peloton for kilometres on end, being there in the final group before Tadej and Jonas start attacking each other. Then there's stage 17 this year; his infamous ‘scary eyes’ and comforting hand, pulling his leader up the Col de la Loze and helping maintain his podium place.

However! There is much more to Marc Soler than that! Before 2022, his entire professional career was spent with Movistar – that blue-clad stalwart of Spanish cycling hopes. With them, he was again an invaluable domestique to the likes of Enric Mas, Alejandro Valverde, Nairo Quintana, and Richard Carapaz. In the intra-team ~drama~ that plagued Movistar’s 2019/2020 seasons, he remained if not neutral, but relatively uninvolved. This is well-documented in their documentary ‘Movistar: The Least Expected Day’, the series that first endeared him to me.

In 2018, he had his day as a GC challenger – a week, really, swooping to victory at Paris-Nice to take the overall win with a fantastic attack on the final stage to make up more than a minute on Simon Yates

Now let me discuss stage 5 of the Vuelta 2022: Marc’s second stage win at this race – the first being in 2020. There was a battle for the breakaway, and Marc missed out! Never fear – the intrepid Spaniard did what he does best; launch a seemingly futile attempt to bridge, riding solo or in a small group for 50km+ that never really gets anywhere. Not today, though! He joined them, when Stewart attacked he countered brilliantly and rode solo for the final 15km. Brilliant stuff. This won him the stage, the combativity award, and later actions brought him the overall super-combative award, all while supporting Juan Ayuso to the podium.

Oh yeah, did I mention the mullet?? And the earring??

Outside of racing, he comes across as a genuinely nice guy – though I have yet to come across an interview in English, translations of Spanish-language seem cheerful and respectful, having fun in UAE’s social media videos!

He recovered brilliantly from having to abandon in both the Giro and the Tour in 2021 – breaking both of his arms in a crash in the latter, yet soldiering on and completing the stage.

Soler in his natural habitats; pulling the peloton up some steep, steep slopes, or breaking away for a hail-Mary attack that’s seemingly done only for the sheer joy of doing so. He’s a valuable domestique, brilliant rider, and most certainly embodies the spirit of ciclismo!

Thus concludes my Soler propaganda.

Vamos, Marc!

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Squad

Real Madrid:

Goalkeepers: Andriy Lunin, Fran Gonzalez, Sergio Mestre

Defenders: Eder Militao, Lucas Vazquez, Jesus Vallejo, Fran Garcia, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, Luka Modric, Aurelien Tchouameni, Arda Guler, Daniel Ceballos

Forwards: Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, Endrick, Brahim Diaz

Absent:

Injury: Thibaut Courtois, Daniel Carvajal, David Alaba, Rodrygo Goes

FC Barcelona:

Goalkeepers: Inaki Pena, Wojciech Szczesny, Diego Kochen

Defenders: Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde, Inaki Martinez, Jules Kounde, Hector Fort, Gerard Martin, Sergi Dominguez

Midfielders: Gavi, Pedri, Pablo Torre, Fermin Lopez, Marc Casado, Dani Olmo, Frenkie de Jong

Forwards: Robert Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Raphinha, Pau Victor, Lamine Yamal

Absent:

Injury: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia, Marc Bernal, Ferran Torres

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Concerned Diego + Concerned Felipe

Mendoza, placing Señora Valverde on a settee in the library: Don Sebastian is dead. The alcalde says Jose Rivas did it. I can't believe that.

*Diego, concerned, takes off his jacket and hands it to Mendoza.*

Diego, kneeling down beside Señora Valverde: Ah… Let me, Father.

Don Alejandro, as Diego looks at Señora Valverde's wound: I don't understand. Jose Rivas is the most gentle man in the whole village. He'd never kill anyone, let alone Don Sebastian. He worshiped the ground the old man walked on.

Diego, as he puts a cloth on the wound: This bullets will have to come out.

*He looks up at Felipe, equally concerned.*

Diego: I'll need towels, bandages, and a knife.

Don Alejandro, looking over at Felipe and nodding: Felipe.

*Felipe and Don Alejandro go off to their right, while Diego unbuttons his cuffs as Mendoza looks on.*

Diego, rolling up his shirt sleeves and pressing another cloth over the wound: Stay alive, Doña Maria… Save yourself. Save Jose Rivas.

Season 3, Episode 2 - Rush to Judgement.

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La Picota Bike Race Scott by Orquin presenta una edición de lujo y anuncia la presencia de Alejandro Valverde

El Valle del Jerte volverá a ser el epicentro de emociones fuertes y experiencias únicas para la bicicleta de montaña nacional. La Picota Bike Race Scott by Orquin celebrará su octava edición el fin de semana del 19 y el 20 de octubre con una exigente propuesta orográfica que contará con la presencia estelar del murciano Alejandro Valverde. El embajador del Movistar Team cuenta con más de un…

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El CRISTO de MONTEAGUDO , FRONTERA DE REINOS..aquí nació el campeón del mundo de ciclismo de 2018 [el más viejo con 38 año] Alejandro VALVERDE [tiene una avda a su nombre como Miguel INDU_RAIN en adjunta MURCIA y cuyos hijos son INDU_RAIN LOPEZ].. en concreto en la pedania LAS LUMBRERAS [una de las 3 que conforman MONTEAGUDO junto a la homónima y LA CUEVA]