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After a mild start to the season more than in previous years, Alejandro Valverde will participate on Monday in the Tour of Castilla and León, which will de Paredes de Nava to finish next Friday, March 27 in Valladolid.
For the moment, compared to other years, you have less days of competition.
How do you feel on the eve of participating in the 24 th edition of the Tour of Castilla and Leon?
"It is true that I have run considerably less than previous years.
So far only participated in two stages of the Challenge de Mallorca, the Tour de Alto Var are two stages, and the Clasica Almeria, but despite that I am well and I think my level is good too if it is clear to me take a bit to adapt to a high pace of competition. "
Indeed, starting tomorrow, you will encounter a few runners who have raced and won major competitions in the season opener.
Do you have a certain apprehension?
"I do not have to be afraid.
What if I have, is a lot of respect because I could see the level that already have more riders and it is clear that I still need something to get to this point. "
At first, you did not plan to participate in the Tour of Castilla and León.
What made you change your plans?
"The need to run a race of 4 or 5 days.
Despite train well, not too long ago took part in a competition.
I needed to do it again soon.
This race is an excellent opportunity to measure myself against some high quality opponents.
The presence of a time trial also motivates me a lot.
Will be an important test, even if I think in time trials of this kind I can improve more.
Showed last year, for example in the Dauphiné Libéré, which I can even win a time trial of 30-35 kilometers.
Where I have yet to improve is in the time trials exceeding 50 kilometers. "
Will you try to play the race?
"We must be realistic.
First of all I have to adapt to the pace of competition and see what is really the level of my opponents and what is mine.
If I feel good, why not try to win a stage?
From tomorrow I will find again with Lance Armtrong ....
"I am thrilled to run with him again.
It will be a very special moment.
And you can expect a large media presence due to its presence at the event. "
After Castilla y Leon, will you set the program initially?
"If, in time we will not change anything in the plans.
I will take on part in the Grand Prix Miguel Indurain in Estella, in the Spring Classic Amore, Paris-Camembert, the Amstel Gold Race, Fleche Wallonne and Liege-Bastogne-Liège.
Then in May, will be in the Tour of Catalunya and the Dauphiné Libéré in June before defending my title in the Championship of Spain of road fund.
I do things very quietly, without rushing anything, to get in top condition for the Tour de France which is still my main goal of the year. "
Source: Agencias
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