Pedro Delgadowinner of Tour de France and double champion of the Back to Spain, It is one of the most authorized voices of Spanish cycling. After withdrawal, DELGADO PERICO has exercised as commentator of the big laps In stages, on radio and television.
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The Segovian usually express his opinion in the media, as controversy. On this occasion, it is worth remembering his statements to the specialized environment ‘Demark’, in the presentation of the Movistar Team of 2018.
During the final part of his career, Slim He was a luxury gregarious of Miguel Induráin. For many, ‘Miguelón’ has been the best Spanish cyclist in history. However, Perico has a different opinion from the rest. According to the former cyclist, Alejandro Valverde He has had an even more exceptional trajectory.
“Valverde was unrepeatable. He was versatile, he won everything and above all, as he said, he lived a second youth not only sports, but as an amateur enjoying every victory he achieves. Like it is the World Cup or a stage in the Tour of Valencia, as he says: Each victory is a gift“Pedro Delgado said.
The praise for the Murcian are usual, but some fans have been surprised to hear Alejandro Valverde’s comparison with Miguel Induráin. “They are different profiles. Valverde had the ability to finish off the races of a day, while Miguel Induráin had the ability to be better in the time trial“
However, if you have to choose between them, Perico Delgado is clear about your choice: “I think there has not been a better cyclist than Valverde, with respect of Induráin or accountant, especially for that versatile capacity”.
In addition to versatility, Perico Delgado highlights Valverde’s speed on top of the bicycle. “Miguel Induráin was not slow, but did not have that speed Alejandro Valverde had and because of that versatility I believe that he has been the best corridor in history as attest to the number of triumphs that his record has”.
Finally, Delgado highlighted the aforementioned medium that Valverde was the best cyclist until the end of his career: “Valverde is number one, for which the years did not pass. It didn’t matter if I was 40 years old because it was still the reference in Spanish victories“