Alejandro Valverde took command of the Volta a Catalunya Friday, winning stage 5 in Lo Port, atop a 1,000-meter mountaintop finish.
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Europe's fourth-oldest ongoing stage race kicks off Monday and features some heavy hitters in the GC field.
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Alejandro Valverde won his 100th career pro race, one of the few riders to do so, with a combination of tactical acumen and otherworldly
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Tim Wellens won the final stage of Ruta del Sol as Alejandro Valverde held on to his narrow lead over Alberto Contador to win the overall.
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Alejandro Valverde attacks the final climb with Alberto Contador, then out-sprints a select group of six to win stage 1 in Andalucia.
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