Movistar

Telefónica confirms continued backing of Movistar Team through to end of 2021

The Spanish team have received sponsorship for at least the next three seasons

By Gregor Brown Published 17 December 18

Mikel Landa hoping for change of fortunes on Giro d'Italia return

The Basque rider is likely to ride the Tour de France following the Giro

By Gregor Brown Published 21 January 19

Alex Dowsett to leave Movistar for Katusha-Alpecin in 2018

Alex Dowsett leaves Movistar after five years to join Swiss outfit Katusha-Alpecin for 2018

By Richard Windsor Published 21 August 17

Alejandro Valverde out-sprints Dan Martin to win Volta a Catalunya stage three

Tejay van Garderen moves into the Volta a Catalunya overall race lead after summit finish

By Nigel Wynn Published 22 March 17

'We have the data that says Quintana can win the Giro and the Tour this year'

Movistar boss Eusebio Unzué is confident Nairo Quintana can improve over two Grand Tours in 2017 to complete an historic Giro/Tour double

By Gregor Brown Published 26 January 17

Alex Dowsett doesn't expect Tour de France selection despite national time trial success

Alex Dowsett doesn't expect Movistar to select him to race this year's Tour de France, with the team announcing their team on Monday

By Chris Marshall-Bell Published 23 June 16

Nairo Quintana persists with 'Tour dream' regardless of pressure and critics

Colombian makes adjustments to racing programme as he builds to a high mountain Tour de France route

By Gregor Brown Published 1 February 19

'There's a chance that Nairo Quintana will ride the Giro and Tour' says Movistar boss

Nairo Quintana reportedly said he will target an historic Grand Tour double in 2017, but his manager looked to play down speculation

By Richard Windsor Published 28 December 16

Annemiek van Vleuten close to Movistar transfer, according to reports

The world champion is out of contract with Mitchelton-Scott at the end of the season

By Jonny Long Published 11 August 20

Valverde: 'I will sacrifice myself to help Quintana win the Tour de France'

Alejandro Valverde is confident Movistar's plan for the Alpine stages of the Tour de France will deliver Nairo Quintana to victory

By Stuart Clarke Published 20 July 16

Alejandro Valverde’s Giro d’Italia in doubt after birthday training crash

Alejandro Valverde may be forced to abandon plans to ride the Giro d’Italia after he suffered nasty injuries in a training crash on his birthday

By Alex Ballinger Published 30 April 19

'It’s not only about riding, I have to challenge myself off the bike': Annemiek van Vleuten feeling faster than ever ahead of new season with Movistar

The Dutchwoman is looking to inspire and have fun in a Movistar team that is ready for winning

By Owen Rogers Published 25 February 21

Alex Dowsett in the wind tunnel as Hour Record attempt nears

Hour Record hope Alex Dowsett fine-tunes his bike, clothing and position at the Drag2Zero wind tunnel

By Nigel Wynn Published 21 April 15

Nairo Quintana: 'We've got to take advantage of strength in numbers to win the Tour'

The Colombian says defending champion Chris Froome is the outright favourite to win the Tour de France

By Richard Windsor Published 26 June 18

Mikel Landa hoping for quick return after crash in first race of the season

Movistar’s joint leader Mikel Landa is hoping for a quick return to racing after crashing out of his first race of 2019.

By Alex Ballinger Published 1 February 19

Alex Dowsett not picked by Movistar for Tour de France

Despite being on the long list for the 2016 Tour de France, Movistar have left British time trial champion Alex Dowsett out of their nine-man team

By Nigel Wynn Published 27 June 16

Nairo Quintana picks altitude training over racing ahead of Tour de France

Nairo Quintana won't race either of the Critérium Du Dauphiné or the Tour de Suisse in the build up to the Tour de France

By Gregor Brown Published 20 May 16

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