Alejandro Valverde's new record that shows he has no limits even in retirement

In a display of strength and endurance, the former professional cyclist Alejandro Valverde has set a new record in the famous Quebrantahuesos cycling tour. Valverde, wearing the Movistar Team jersey, managed to complete the 198-kilometre route in an astonishing time of 5 hours, 14 minutes and 32 seconds, dropping the previous mark by seven minutes.

La Quebrantahuesos, a non-competitive event that starts and ends in Sabiñánigo, has taken participants through the picturesque regions of Alto Gállego and Jacetania, also entering France and challenging cyclists with four demanding mountain passes.

Valverde, known for his impressive professional cycling career, has once again shown his prowess on the bike by outperforming his competitors and setting a record that will be hard to beat. His record time is a testament to his dedication and skill, making it clear why he is considered one of the foremost cyclists of his generation.

Behind Valverde, Edgar Esteban has achieved second place, arriving seven minutes later than the professional ex-cyclist. Meanwhile, Darío Gadeo has taken third place in the standings, also arriving seven minutes after Valverde.

In the Treparriscos cycling tour, which covers a distance of 85 kilometres, Julen Uranga crossed the finish line in first place, after an impressive solo performance with a time of 2 hours, 24 minutes and 14 seconds. Daniel López has achieved second place, coming just over a minute behind Uranga, while Andoni Egiguren has finished third in the standings.

The first woman to complete the challenging tour of the Bearded Vulture has been Pilar Arnal, from Zaragoza. Arnal left her mark by crossing the finish line first in the women's category. Maite Uranga has taken second place, closely followed by Leti Soria, who have also shown impressive skill and stamina in the competition.

The XXXII edition of the Quebrantahuesos has been organized by the Edelweis Cycling Club and has had a massive participation of 9,000 cyclists. In addition to cycling enthusiasts, the race has attracted well-known personalities from the world of sports, such as the legendary cyclist Miguel Indurain, former professionals Samu Sánchez and Aimar Zubeldia, as well as tennis player David Ferrer, among others.

With his new record, Alejandro Valverde has left an indelible mark in the history of La Quebrantahuesos, once again showing his skill and mastery in cycling. His victory will inspire future participants and set a new standard of excellence in this prestigious cycle tour.