‘It’s time for the young guys now’ - Alejandre Valverde bids goodbye to his career as a professional cyclist
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) ended his 21-year career as a professional bike racer with a 6th place finish at Il Lombardia, the final Monument of the 2022 season. Interviewed immediately afterwards, the Spaniard said his main feeling was one of «sadness to leave the peloton but I enjoyed it.» Ad Whether «it» was the race itself, or his career was unclear, but in no doubt was that the 42 year-old has gone out on a high. Cycling'We can go higher again' — Ganna after smashing Hour RecordAN HOUR AGO «I’m happy with the level I have,» he said.


