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Movistar rider punished at Volta a Catalunya trolls Tejay van Garderen

Movistar rider José Joaquin Rojas believes that Tejay van Garderen should have been disqualified at the Volta a Catalunya for the removal of his helmet.

By Chris Marshall-Bell Published 24 March 17

Alejandro Valverde: Rider Profile

Alejandro Valverde - career history, cycling results and photos

By Nigel Wynn Published 5 November 08

Jarlinson Pantano wins stage five of Volta a Catalunya as Bernal closes gap on Valverde overall

Team Sky's Egnal Bernal cannily grabs bonus seconds in intermediate sprint to close gap on Alejandro Valverde in the Volta a Catalunya

By Nigel Wynn Published 23 March 18

Movistar unveil 2017 team kit

Spanish team unveils their reworked team outfit for the 2017 season, which has subtle changes to the 2016 version

By Nigel Wynn Published 4 November 16

Vuelta a España winner Nairo Quintana receives hero's welcome on return to Colombia

Fans line the roads in the Colombian capital Bogotá to welcome home Vuelta a España winner Nairo Quintana

By Stuart Clarke Published 19 September 16

Nairo Quintana confirms attempt at Giro/Tour double

Movistar's Nairo Quintana has confirmed that he will ride both the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France in 2017, not defending his Vuelta a España title.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 19 January 17

Movistar rider reportedly injured by disc brake in Paris-Roubaix crash

Movistar rider Fran Ventoso undergoes surgery to repair injuries suffered in a crash at Paris-Roubaix where he reportedly landed on a disc brake

By Stuart Clarke Published 12 April 16

Alex Dowsett named in Movistar squad for Tour de France

By Stuart Clarke Published 29 June 15

Alex Dowsett among 11 names on Movistar's Giro d'Italia shortlist

Alex Dowsett is in line to support Alejandro Valverde in the Giro d'Italia after being named in Movistar's 11-man shortlist

By Stuart Clarke Published 15 April 16

Fatigued Nairo Quintana won't race before Tour de France

Nairo Quintana will not race the Route du Sud and instead rest before starting the Tour de France

By Chris Marshall-Bell Published 9 June 17

Mikel Landa: 'Seeing my Giro rivals weaker gives me morale going forward'

The Basque rider put a strong showing in on stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia to gain valuable time

By Gregor Brown Published 24 May 19

Take a look Movistar's bike orchestra (video)

Alex Dowsett features in Movistar's bike orchestra, with riders creating a tune by tapping, plucking and bouncing their bikes

By Stuart Clarke Published 9 January 15

Movistar's Andrey Amador: 'Police stopped me and threw my bike' (video)

Costa Rican pro Andrey Amador stopped by police on a road he shouldn't be riding on, and later apologises for his behaviour

By Gregor Brown Published 14 December 16

Movistar yet to decide who is leading the team at the Vuelta a España

Spanish team ready to let the race decide which of Nairo Quintana and Alejandro Valverde will take up the leadership role at the Vuelta, with both riders eyeing victory

By Gregor Brown Published 25 August 15

Mikel Landa: 'Moving from Team Sky to Movistar was a marginal gain'

Mikel Landa talks about his move from Team Sky to Movistar after his first victory of the season: the queen climbing stage of the 2018 Tirreno-Adriatico

By Gregor Brown Published 10 March 18

Alejandro Valverde confirms Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana victory as Roelandts takes final stage

Alejandro Valverde sealed overall victory in Valencia as Roelandts claimed stage victory

By Richard Windsor Published 4 February 18

Alejandro Valverde not thinking about that 2017 Tour crash heading into this year's race

The Spaniard looks in better form than ever after 11 victories already this year

By Gregor Brown Published 28 June 18

Alex Dowsett suffers nasty injury on cobbles and finishes last

British time trial champion Alex Dowsett (Movistar) suffers elbow injury in a stage four crash and limped home with the broomwagon

By Richard Abraham Published 7 July 15

'Froome is favourite for the Tour de France, but we have a big advantage,' says Movistar boss

Movistar boss Eusebio Unzué says his three-pronged attack at the Tour will give his team the advantage over Chris Froome

By Gregor Brown Published 18 June 18

Pro riders call Vuelta finish 'the steepest climb I've ever done' – but at least it was short

Joe Dombrowski tells Cycling Weekly: "I didn't really love it, to be honest"

By Gregor Brown Published 22 August 16

Miguel Ángel López announces new team for 2021 

Miguel Ángel López has confirmed he will race for Movistar from 2021. 

By Alex Ballinger Published 24 November 20

Alejandro Valverde to ride Tour de France and Vuelta a España following injury comeback

The Spaniard will return to racing at the French stages race, the Route d’Occitanie

By Richard Windsor Published 28 May 19

Betancur: Movistar move is not a second chance, but the continuation of my career

Carlos Betancur says he is more motivated to succeed with Movistar than he was with Ag2r La Mondiale

By Stuart Clarke Published 14 December 15

Carlos Betancur: Move to more professional Movistar will make things easier

Carlos Betancur is excited to be working alongside Movistar boss Eusebio Unzue and his three fellow Colombians at the Spanish team

By Stuart Clarke Published 19 October 15

Annemiek van Vleuten takes Movistar’s first win after a tense Dwars door Vlaanderen

The European champion won a 300m, two woman sprint after a 36km breakaway, beating Kasia Niewiadoma init second place

By Owen Rogers Published 31 March 21

José Joaquín Rojas undergoes successful heart procedure

Spanish Movistar sprinter José Joaquín Rojas has operation to rectify a heart condition discovered during pre-season medical checks

By Nigel Wynn Published 18 November 15

Jakob Fuglsang has been offered to Movistar as Spanish team faces squad overhaul, according to reports

Fuglsang is one of a number of high-profile names being mentioned in what is set to be a revolving door of a transfer window for the Spanish team

By Jonny Long Published 17 June 19