Despite one of its staff being implicated in the Operation Puerto doping scandal, the Comunidad Valenciana team has travelled to the Alps for some high mountain reconnaissance of the most decisive stages of this year's Tour of France. The squad concentrated on climbs that were easily accessible for riders who contested stage 6 of the Dauphiné Liberé last Saturday, such as Alpe d'Huez, Galibier, Croix de Fer, Joux Plane and Toussuire.
Providing the Spanish squad remains invited, Rubén Plaza will captain Vicente Belda's team in France, with Eladio Jiménez, David Bernabeu and David Blanco his main supporting riders. Julián Sánchez Pimienta, Juan Gomis, José Luis Martínez, José Adrián Bonilla and David Latasa will complete the roster.
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