Teams & Riders He's coming home!!!! Alejandro Valverde comeback thread.

[Ruudz0r]

Robert Hatch ‏@robhatchtv
Giro 1-0 Vuelta? Alejandro Valverde said to be ready to commit to programme of #Giro, #tdf & then #Rio2016 next season.

 

[robin440]

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Robert Hatch ‏@robhatchtv
Giro 1-0 Vuelta? Alejandro Valverde said to be ready to commit to programme of #Giro, #tdf & then #Rio2016 next season.

Nice!! But thats a tough race programme peaking for the Ardennes + Giro and then ride the tour and rio

 

[Rollthedice]

Interesting. Would be great to see Valverde in Giro.

 

[Moviestar]

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Robert Hatch ‏@robhatchtv
Giro 1-0 Vuelta? Alejandro Valverde said to be ready to commit to programme of #Giro, #tdf & then #Rio2016 next season.

It's possible, but it's not a final decision. In the daily Diario Vasco there was an interview with Unzue where he stated that it's going to be very complicated to pick the right schedule for Valverde. Even the Vuelta isn't ruled out as Unzue wants to win the Tour and the Vuelta next season, or maybe Unzue sees Betancur as a winning candidate

 

[damian13ster]

Maybe he should let go of Tour? He finally got his podium. Unless 2014 repeats with Nibali not being there, he won't get a win.

Ardennes +Giro +Poland +Rio seems manageable. Even if he wants to do Vuelta later

 

[Arredondo]

Maybe he should let go of Tour? He finally got his podium. Unless 2014 repeats with Nibali not being there, he won't get a win.

Ardennes +Giro +Poland +Rio seems manageable. Even if he wants to do Vuelta later

Then some JC Peraud and Thibaut Pinot will finish ahead of him

 

[Ruudz0r]

Maybe he should let go of Tour? He finally got his podium. Unless 2014 repeats with Nibali not being there, he won't get a win.

Ardennes +Giro +Poland +Rio seems manageable. Even if he wants to do Vuelta later

I am hoping for the same, that + Vuelta would be a great schedule for him.

 

[dusty red roads]

not to mention a certain Nairo Q

 

[yaco]

The route for GIRO 2016 will be tempting for several riders. Valved would expect to at least podium. He can stage hunt at the TDF.

 

[Fernandez]

I think Valverde will ride all WT races the next year

 

[SeriousSam]

In some recent interview he said that he wants to do the Giro at some point but not next year due to the Olympics.

I have the impression that he's just being diplomatic about the Giro and in reality he just doesn't care about it and would always rather do the Tour.

 

[SeriousSam]

Looks like it's not set in stone after all.

“How I will face this Tour? Maybe not as focused as in previous seasons - though I haven't still spoken thoroughly about it with neither Eusebio nor Nairo, the plan is having him taking over the team leadership,” the 35-year-old Spaniard said.

“It might be different for me, maybe more focused on the Olympics. Still, I don't know if I'll ride the Vuelta a España, the Giro d'Italia, how my calendar will be … we must wait and decide it with the team in the upcoming weeks before defining our 2016 schedule.”

Would be great if he takes it easy at the Tour and goes all out at the Olympics.

 

[Mr.White]

Nairo hints that Bala will ride Il Giro, and then Le Tour with him

 

[Arredondo]

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Nairo hints that Bala will ride Il Giro, and then Le Tour with him

That would be suicide for Rio. Bala needs to realize after this year that racing too many races isn't a wise thing to do.

I think he will only race one of them.

 

[Valv.Piti]

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Nairo hints that Bala will ride Il Giro, and then Le Tour with him

That would be suicide for Rio. Bala needs to realize after this year that racing too many races isn't a wise thing to do.

I think he will only race one of them.

I agree, I dont think its wise either considering his Ardennes-campaign either.

I can't really decide how much of a *** Valv gives about the Giro. He loves the Tour above all, but if he really wants to try to win the Giro, next year will probably be his last shot, although I think its wiser to try in 2017 instead giving that Rio is a one in a lifetime for Valv. He is my favorite at this moment.

 

[hfer07]

Nairito just confirmed he will be the absolute leader at the Tour while Alejandro will go to Il Giro and back Nairito at Le Tour. No further comments/rumors on Alejandro targeting Rio?

 

[Valv.Piti]

Nairito just confirmed he will be the absolute leader at the Tour while Alejandro will go to Il Giro and back Nairito at Le Tour. No further comments/rumors on Alejandro targeting Rio?

Uuh okay, thats huge. We will be win for a super interesting Giro with many big names. I love it.

 

[jens_attacks]

Wait until valverde says it, not nairo...

 

[dacooley]

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Wait until valverde says it, not nairo...

i concur. looks like valverde is a senior spokesman in movistar, not even unzue. i'd wager alejandro anyways will never participate in the giro in his career, to the greatest regret. seemingly may doesn't suit his racing biorhythms.

 

[SeriousSam]

No way he does the Giro and the Tour unless he wants to ensure he can't win Gold.

 

[IndianCyclist]

He should try for complete podium set

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Il Giro would be a novelty for Valverde

 

[Flamin]

Valverde at il Giro? I'll believe it when I see him at the start line.

Classics + Tour in function of Nairito and Rio + Rio + Vuelta I think.

 

[Arredondo]

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Nairo hints that Bala will ride Il Giro, and then Le Tour with him

That would be suicide for Rio. Bala needs to realize after this year that racing too many races isn't a wise thing to do.

I think he will only race one of them.

I agree, I dont think its wise either considering his Ardennes-campaign either.

I can't really decide how much of a **** Valv gives about the Giro. He loves the Tour above all, but if he really wants to try to win the Giro, next year will probably be his last shot, although I think its wiser to try in 2017 instead giving that Rio is a one in a lifetime for Valv. He is my favorite at this moment.

If he really wants to win it, he has to target it next year. At this age, you can't look 2 years ahead. Chance is quite big your body and legs aren't the same anymore.

But i don't think he wants to ride the Giro. Not this year, or next years.

 

[yaco]

Giro is a perfect profile for Valverde - I'd back him as favorite even in front of Nibali.