There couldn't be a better day for such news than the one when the last Galicia stage in the 2013 Vuelta a España starts from his A Estrada birthplace. The region's sport will once again have a rider in the world's top tier as Alex Marque signs with Movistar Team. The recent winner of the Volta a Portugal will defend the Blue colours next season after ten years racing on the Portuguese scene.
Marque, 31, was a renowned time-trialist since becoming a pro, yet has excelled during the last few seasons as an all-rounder capable of getting over the big mountains when in his best form, the Portuguese stage race then becoming a major goal for him. Winner of the 2012 Vuelta a Asturia’s stage one after a long solo breakaway, his proven ability as a rouleur -bronze medalist at the Spanish ITT championship in 2012 behind Luis León Sánchez and now-teammate Jonathan Castroviejo- will make him become a crucial piece for Movistar Team as the Pontevedra-based rider debuts in the elite calendar.
30.03: The Bueng Si Fai |
30.03: Gran Premio Miguel Indurain |
30.03: Volta Limburg Classic |
31.03: Ronde van Vlaanderen |
31.03: Ronde van Vlaanderen |
29.03 - 01.04: Ster van Zuid Limburg |
01.04: Gran Premio del Perdono |
01.04: Ronde de Mouscron |
01.04: Giro del Belvedere |
02.04: G.P. Palio del Recioto |
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