Less than two months after the fall he suffered during the prologue stage of the Tour de France, Alejandro Valverde has gotten back on his bike. The veteran cyclist from Murcia, one of the most prominent and consistent riders in the international peloton, has already been medically cleared and hopes to return to competition in October.
The fall, which took place on July 1st, forced Valverde to withdraw from the Tour on the very first day. The accident caused significant injuries to his knee and left foot, which required surgery. In the days that followed, there was even speculation about his possible permanent retirement from professional cycling. However, true to his competitive spirit, Valverde has started the final phase of his recovery.
At this time, the cyclist has already started to ride again on his road bike, making steady progress in his rehabilitation process. Although his specialty is road cycling, Valverde has often complemented his training with mountain bikes, a discipline that helps build endurance and technical control on more demanding terrain, especially during preparation or recovery phases.
The news of his return has not only been well received by his fans, but also by cycling enthusiasts in general, who see Valverde as an example of perseverance and passion for the sport, both on asphalt and on mountain trails.
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— alejandro valverde (@alejanvalverde) August 22, 2017
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Alejandro Valverde has posted on his social media a photo in which he is seen smiling and giving a thumbs up while training with a teammate with the hashtag #NewProfilePicture.