Champion warms up

Betty Henderson

CYCLING superstar Alejandro Valverde has been spotted in the stunning town of Berja, lo‐cated in the heart of the Sierra de Gádor moun‐tain range!

The Spanish rider, who currently rides for Movistar, visited the area alongside members of Berja Cycling Club on Monday, April 10 to get a first‐hand look at the course for the up‐coming La Indomable race, set to take place on Sunday, April 23.

Alejandro Valverde is one of the most ac‐complished professional cyclists of his genera‐tion, having amassed a remarkable list of achievements throughout his career including winning the UCI Road World Championships in 2018, finishing on the podium of all three

Grand Tours, winning the Spanish national championships five times, and an Olympic

The decorated athlete is set to make his comeback to competitive racing in Berja, riding for the new Movistar Team Gravel Squad after retiring last year. With the race just around the corner, cycling enthusiasts from around the world are sure to be eagerly anticipating the action‐packed event.

La Indomable, which is part of the UCI Gravel World Series, has put Berja on the global cy‐cling map, with only two races held in Spain.