Alejandro Valverde Archives - We Love Cycling magazine

Is There Really a Rainbow Jersey Curse?

September 9, 2021 at 11:21 am6 min reading

Road cycling

From freak injuries to the inevitable exposure tied to it, winning the rainbow jersey at the World Championships can be more of a curse than a blessing for the victor. The curse is a well-known myth around the cycling world but does it really make…

Is Age in the Pro Peloton Important?

August 17, 2021 at 2:54 pm6 min reading

Road cycling

When is an athlete too old to race a bike professionally on the road? Is age the determining factor or are results the sole measurement of a rider’s capacity to make a positive impact? The answer isn’t clear in the modern pro peloton.

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Tadej Pogačar Wins Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and Other Cool News from the World of Cycling

April 26, 2021 at 10:40 am4 min reading

Road cycling

Another Monday is here, and so is our news from the world of cycling. So, what did you miss?

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Julian Alaphilippe Wins La Flèche Wallonne 2021

April 22, 2021 at 7:52 am4 min reading

Road cycling

The world champion was hardly seen throughout the race until being guided to the front by his team in the build-up to the final climb. He then chased down Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma) on the Mur de Huy and went past him in the last 75…

Michael Woods Wins Stage 7 While Carapaz Stays in the Lead

October 28, 2020 at 12:00 pm4 min reading

Road cycling

The Canadian pro pulled off one of the biggest wins of his career. Just seven months after breaking his leg at Paris-Nice, Michael Woods (EF Pro Cycling) left a large breakaway group behind and claimed the glory. Omar Fraile (Astana) finished second, and Alejandro Valverde…

Primož Roglič Wins La Vuelta

September 15, 2019 at 6:16 pm2 min reading

Road cycling

The Jumbo-Visma pro is the first Slovenian to win a Grand Tour. Roglič, a former ski jumper, held on to a 2:33 lead yesterday in the final mountain stage and sealed his triumph. Alejandro Valverde finished second in the GC and Tadej Pogačar placed third.

Smooth Sailing For Roglič at La Vuelta?

September 13, 2019 at 8:21 am3 min reading

Road cycling

Sergio Higuita was the man who claimed the stage 18 for his own. The 22-year-old lost his impressive 12th overall place to the crosswinds on stage 17 but came back to show that he is indeed one of the rising stars. Winning a stage on…

Jumbo-Visma Confident of Winning La Vuelta and Other Cool News from the World of Cycling

September 9, 2019 at 9:30 am4 min reading

Road cycling

Another Monday is here and our news from the world of cycling with it. So, what did you miss?

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Miguel Ángel López Leads La Vuelta After Stage 5

August 29, 2019 at 8:27 am4 min reading

Road cycling

An exciting stage saw the red jersey change hands. It was Ángel Madrazo, however, who stole the spotlight on the first mountainous stage.

Who’s Going to Win La Vuelta 2019?

August 23, 2019 at 1:09 pm5 min reading

Road cycling

Some big riders are missing from this year’s La Vuelta, which invites the prospect for an unusually compelling list of favourites to win the maillot rojo.