MOVISTAR TEAM RIDERS & NEWS

Nairo Quintana's lucky charm for Tour de France victory
Nairo Quintana (Movistar) will centre his 2019 season once again in the Tour de France. Read more...
Nairo Quintana (Movistar) will centre his 2019 season once again in the Tour de France. Read more...

Alejandro Valverde confirms participation in 2019 Volta a Catalunya
World Champion Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) will start in the 2019 Volta a Catalunya with the objective of defending his title. Read more...
World Champion Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) will start in the 2019 Volta a Catalunya with the objective of defending his title. Read more...

Alejandro Valverde and Mikel Landa to ride two grand tours each in 2019
World Champion Alejandro Valverde will ride the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España in 2019 while Mikel Landa is set to do the Giro-Tour de France double. Read more...
World Champion Alejandro Valverde will ride the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España in 2019 while Mikel Landa is set to do the Giro-Tour de France double. Read more...

Nairo Quintana sets eyes on 2019 Tour de France victory
Movistar's Nairo Quintana has confirmed that he will start at the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España. Read more...
Movistar's Nairo Quintana has confirmed that he will start at the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España. Read more...

Telefonica extends sponsorship with Movistar Team
Telefonica has announced the extension of its sponsorship agreement with Movistar Team. Read more...
Telefonica has announced the extension of its sponsorship agreement with Movistar Team. Read more...

Mikel Landa: "I would like to ride the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France"
Mikel Landa would want to start at the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France in his second year at Movistar. Read more...
Mikel Landa would want to start at the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France in his second year at Movistar. Read more...

Alejandro Valverde is confirmed for 2019 Dwars door Vlaanderen
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde is set to start in the 2019 edition of Dwars door Vlaanderen. Read more...
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde is set to start in the 2019 edition of Dwars door Vlaanderen. Read more...

Max Sciandri: We have to make Nairo Quintana regain his confidence
Max Sciandri will be one of the Sports Directors of Movistar for the 2019 season and he's already looking at the things that can be done at the team for the upcoming campaign. Read more...
Max Sciandri will be one of the Sports Directors of Movistar for the 2019 season and he's already looking at the things that can be done at the team for the upcoming campaign. Read more...

Chris Froome confirms participation in Tour Colombia
Chris Froome (Team Sky) has confirmed his participation at the Tour Colombia, formerly known as Colombia Oro y Paz, next February. Read more...
Chris Froome (Team Sky) has confirmed his participation at the Tour Colombia, formerly known as Colombia Oro y Paz, next February. Read more...

Alejandro Valverde wins TDF Saitama Criterium: My first victory with the rainbow jersey
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) has taken the victory at the Le Tour de France Saitama Criterium. Read more...
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) has taken the victory at the Le Tour de France Saitama Criterium. Read more...

Alejandro Valverde: I don't enjoy the Tour de France
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) is already preparing to show his rainbow jersey at the 2019 season, but he is skipping an important race. Read more...
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) is already preparing to show his rainbow jersey at the 2019 season, but he is skipping an important race. Read more...

Mikel Landa: I want and have to go to the Tour de France
Mikel Landa (Movistar) expects to start at the 2019 Tour de France and combine it with one other grand tour that isn't decided yet. Read more...
Mikel Landa (Movistar) expects to start at the 2019 Tour de France and combine it with one other grand tour that isn't decided yet. Read more...

Short news roundup: Max Sciandri, Luke Rowe, BMC's roster for Il Lombardia
The short news roundup of the day includes a new addition in Movistar's coaching staff, a contract extension in Team Sky and BMC Racing Team's roster for the last monument of 2018. Read more...
The short news roundup of the day includes a new addition in Movistar's coaching staff, a contract extension in Team Sky and BMC Racing Team's roster for the last monument of 2018. Read more...

Mikel Landa to skip World Championships
Mikel Landa will not be starting at the road race of the upcoming World Championships. Read more...
Mikel Landa will not be starting at the road race of the upcoming World Championships. Read more...

Nairo Quintana about 2019 season: I will likely go to the Tour de France
The 2018 Vuelta a España was not the race Nairo Quintana (Movistar) was expecting but he is already thinking of the upcoming season. Read more...
The 2018 Vuelta a España was not the race Nairo Quintana (Movistar) was expecting but he is already thinking of the upcoming season. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alejandro Valverde: These final days haven’t been the ending I hoped for
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) had a bitter 20th stage of the Vuelta a España as he lost the podium position and fell to the fifth position of the General Classification. Read more...
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) had a bitter 20th stage of the Vuelta a España as he lost the podium position and fell to the fifth position of the General Classification. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alejandro Valverde: The rivals have been better than me, that's the truth
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) had a difficult day on the bike at the last climb of the 19th stage of the Vuelta a España. Read more...
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) had a difficult day on the bike at the last climb of the 19th stage of the Vuelta a España. Read more...

Mikel Landa comes back to racing after Clasica San Sebastian crash
Movistar's Mikel Landa is set to return to racing next week after finishing his recovery from the fractures he sustained at San Sebastian. Read more...
Movistar's Mikel Landa is set to return to racing next week after finishing his recovery from the fractures he sustained at San Sebastian. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alejandro Valverde: I didn’t expect to finish the race so fresh and strong
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde finished the 18th stage of the Vuelta a España safely with the peloton, while he was already thinking of the days to come. Read more...
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde finished the 18th stage of the Vuelta a España safely with the peloton, while he was already thinking of the days to come. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Nairo Quintana: I won't lie saying that I'm sick
The 16th stage of the Vuelta a España proved to be difficult for Nairo Quintana, who finished in the 23rd position at 3 minutes and 44 seconds from the day's winner Michael Woods. Read more...
The 16th stage of the Vuelta a España proved to be difficult for Nairo Quintana, who finished in the 23rd position at 3 minutes and 44 seconds from the day's winner Michael Woods. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alejandro Valverde: The race is turning more in my favour
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde finished in the 15th position of the 17th stage of the Vuelta a España and remained in the second position of the General Classification of the race. Read more...
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde finished in the 15th position of the 17th stage of the Vuelta a España and remained in the second position of the General Classification of the race. Read more...

Mikel Landa makes it into Spain's preselection for the World Championships
Spanish national coach, Javier Minguez, has presented a preselection for the World Championships of Innsbruck. Read more...
Spanish national coach, Javier Minguez, has presented a preselection for the World Championships of Innsbruck. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alejandro Valverde: I did a good time trial but Yates, Mas and Kruisjwijk were better
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde finished the individual time trial of the 16th stage of the Vuelta a España in 39 minutes and 33 seconds, staying at the second GC position. Read more...
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde finished the individual time trial of the 16th stage of the Vuelta a España in 39 minutes and 33 seconds, staying at the second GC position. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alejandro Valverde: What we want is winning the race for Movistar
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde has brushed off any suggestions of fights for the leadership of the team by claiming that all the team just wants the final victory of the Vuelta. Read more...
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde has brushed off any suggestions of fights for the leadership of the team by claiming that all the team just wants the final victory of the Vuelta. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Nairo Quintana: If I’ve got to work for Alejandro, I will
On the second rest day of the Vuelta a España, Nairo Quintana pointed out to his plan for the last week of racing, as well as key moments of these past days in the race. Read more...
On the second rest day of the Vuelta a España, Nairo Quintana pointed out to his plan for the last week of racing, as well as key moments of these past days in the race. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alejandro Valverde: The ascent was the fastest I've ever done on that climb
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde finished at the fourth position in the 15th stage of the Vuelta a España. Read more...
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde finished at the fourth position in the 15th stage of the Vuelta a España. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Nairo Quintana: I hope to do a good time trial
Nairo Quintana (Movistar) finished the second week of racing in the Vuelta a España in the third position of the General Classification at 33 seconds from leader Simon Yates. Read more...
Nairo Quintana (Movistar) finished the second week of racing in the Vuelta a España in the third position of the General Classification at 33 seconds from leader Simon Yates. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alejandro Valverde: I’ve got the impression I could have won this one
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde crossed the finish line of the 14th stage of the Vuelta a España in the third position and climbed to the second position of the GC. Read more...
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde crossed the finish line of the 14th stage of the Vuelta a España in the third position and climbed to the second position of the GC. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Nairo Quintana: The situation with Lopez favoured Yates
Nairo Quintana (Movistar) arrived to the finish line of the 13th stage of the Vuelta a España in the fifth position at seven seconds from race leader Simon Yates. Read more...
Nairo Quintana (Movistar) arrived to the finish line of the 13th stage of the Vuelta a España in the fifth position at seven seconds from race leader Simon Yates. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Nairo Quintana: Another Vuelta has started today
Movistar's Nairo Quintana crossed the finish line of the 13th stage of the Vuelta a España in the 21st position, at 2 minutes and 32 seconds from Oscar Rodriguez. Read more...
Movistar's Nairo Quintana crossed the finish line of the 13th stage of the Vuelta a España in the 21st position, at 2 minutes and 32 seconds from Oscar Rodriguez. Read more...

Andrey Amador about to withdraw from World Championshis in protest of lack of support
Andrey Amador is set to participate at the World Championships of Innsbruck with the Costa Rican team but may withdraw due to the economic situation of the country's federation. Read more...
Andrey Amador is set to participate at the World Championships of Innsbruck with the Costa Rican team but may withdraw due to the economic situation of the country's federation. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alejandro Valverde: I wasn’t going to contest that sprint
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) finished the tenth stage of the Vuelta a España with the bunch, keeping like this his second position in the General Classification of the race. Read more...
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) finished the tenth stage of the Vuelta a España with the bunch, keeping like this his second position in the General Classification of the race. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Nairo Quintana: On the next rest day I hope to be wearing the Red Jersey
Movistar's Nairo Quintana is currently at the third position of the General Classification of the Vuelta a España at 14 seconds from race leader Simon Yates. Read more...
Movistar's Nairo Quintana is currently at the third position of the General Classification of the Vuelta a España at 14 seconds from race leader Simon Yates. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alejandro Valverde: I would have liked to wear the Red Jersey
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) faces the first rest day of the Vuelta a España with satisfaction after sitting in the second position of the General Classification. Read more...
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) faces the first rest day of the Vuelta a España with satisfaction after sitting in the second position of the General Classification. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alejandro Valverde: The team leader is Nairo, I just came here to get some good results
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) finished the ninth stage of the Vuelta a España one second short to take the lead of the General Classification. Read more...
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) finished the ninth stage of the Vuelta a España one second short to take the lead of the General Classification. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Nairo Quintana: High temperatures all day affected several riders
Movistar's Nairo Quintana crossed the finish line at the Alto de la Covatilla in the fifth position of Ben King, winner of the ninth stage of the Vuelta a España. Read more...
Movistar's Nairo Quintana crossed the finish line at the Alto de la Covatilla in the fifth position of Ben King, winner of the ninth stage of the Vuelta a España. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alejandro Valverde: I know I'm in good shape but this surprises me
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde has taken the victory at the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España, showing once more his good shape. Read more...
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde has taken the victory at the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España, showing once more his good shape. Read more...

Second stage win for Alejandro Valverde at Vuelta a España, Molard keeps GC lead
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) has won the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España. The Spaniard outsprinted Peter Sagan and Danny van Poppel in the uphill finale. Read more...
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) has won the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España. The Spaniard outsprinted Peter Sagan and Danny van Poppel in the uphill finale. Read more...

Transfer market short news roundup: Gijs Van Hoecke, Movistar, Antonio Nibali, Astana, Dani Navarro
The transfer market short news of the day includes signings of Continuum Sports, Katusha-Alpecin and Astana, as well as extensions in Movistar and Bahrain-Merida. Read more...
The transfer market short news of the day includes signings of Continuum Sports, Katusha-Alpecin and Astana, as well as extensions in Movistar and Bahrain-Merida. Read more...

Vuelta a España - Alejandro Valverde: I will go day by day
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde has taken his tenth stage victory at the Vuelta a España. The Spaniard was the strongest at the first uphill finish of the 73rd edition of the race. Read more...
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde has taken his tenth stage victory at the Vuelta a España. The Spaniard was the strongest at the first uphill finish of the 73rd edition of the race. Read more...

Alejandro Valverde conquers second stage of Vuelta a España, Kwiatkowski takes GC lead
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) has taken the victory at the second stage of the Vuelta a España Read more...
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) has taken the victory at the second stage of the Vuelta a España Read more...

Vuelta a España - Nairo Quintana: We were expecting a good result
Nairo Quintana (Movistar) finished the first stage of the Vuelta a España in the 35th position, at 30 seconds from race leader Rohan Dennis. Read more...
Nairo Quintana (Movistar) finished the first stage of the Vuelta a España in the 35th position, at 30 seconds from race leader Rohan Dennis. Read more...

With Landa out of Vuelta a España, two captains will lead Movistar
Nairo Quintana and Alejandro Valverde are set to be the captains for Movistar at the upcoming Vuelta a España. Read more...
Nairo Quintana and Alejandro Valverde are set to be the captains for Movistar at the upcoming Vuelta a España. Read more...

Marca reports: Mikel Landa won't start at Vuelta a España
Mikel Landa (Movistar) is not going to start at the upcoming Vuelta a España, reports Spanish newspaper Marca. Read more...
Mikel Landa (Movistar) is not going to start at the upcoming Vuelta a España, reports Spanish newspaper Marca. Read more...

Short news roundup: Tour de Hongrie, Tour du Limousin, Jürgen Roelandts, Joey Rosskopf, Callum Scotson
The short news roundup of the day includes the Tour de Hongrie, the Tour du Limousin, Movistar's latest signing, Joey Rosskopf's contract renewal and Callum Scotson. Read more...
The short news roundup of the day includes the Tour de Hongrie, the Tour du Limousin, Movistar's latest signing, Joey Rosskopf's contract renewal and Callum Scotson. Read more...

Carlos Verona signs with Movistar
Movistar has signed Carlos Verona for at least until the end of the 2020 season. The Spaniard has been riding the last three seasons for Mitchelton-Scott. Read more...
Movistar has signed Carlos Verona for at least until the end of the 2020 season. The Spaniard has been riding the last three seasons for Mitchelton-Scott. Read more...

Ultrasound reveals another vertebra fracture for Mikel Landa
Mikel Landa continues with his recovery of the injuries he suffered at a crash in the Clasica San Sebastian. A second fracture was revealed by an ultrasound examination. Read more...
Mikel Landa continues with his recovery of the injuries he suffered at a crash in the Clasica San Sebastian. A second fracture was revealed by an ultrasound examination. Read more...

Mikel Landa diagnosed with lumbar fracture after Clasica San Sebastian crash
Mikel Landa (Movistar) has suffered a lumbar fracture as consequence of the late crash at the peloton in the Clasica San Sebastian. Read more...
Mikel Landa (Movistar) has suffered a lumbar fracture as consequence of the late crash at the peloton in the Clasica San Sebastian. Read more...

Tour de France - Nairo Quintana: It has been a great day for me
Nairo Quintana (Movistar) has won his second stage ever at the Tour de France on a day that suited his characteristics as a climber. Read more...
Nairo Quintana (Movistar) has won his second stage ever at the Tour de France on a day that suited his characteristics as a climber. Read more...

Nairo Quintana takes solo victory at Tour de France, Geraint Thomas remains in Yellow
Nairo Quintana (Movistar) has won the 17th stage of the Tour de France. The Colombian attacked at the last climb and crossed the finish line 28 seconds ahead of Dan Martin. Read more...
Nairo Quintana (Movistar) has won the 17th stage of the Tour de France. The Colombian attacked at the last climb and crossed the finish line 28 seconds ahead of Dan Martin. Read more...