Spain’s veteran Valverde pips Thomas in Japan
Veteran Spaniard cyclist Alejandro Valverde clinched the Tour de France’s Saitama Criterium on Sunday, beating Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas.
Newly crowned world champion Valverde pipped Thomas and Japanese rider Yukiya Arashiro in the race, held just north of Tokyo.
“It was a wonderful race,” the 38-year-old Movistar rider told local TV Tokyo.
“I’m happy I was able to participate in this race,” he said after finishing the 19-lap race over a 3km course.
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