Valverde may miss Burgos

By Antonio J. Salmerón

Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) is rebuilding his season to start in the Vuelta a España on August 26, but isn't sure when he'll return to racing, following his broken collarbone in stage 3 of the Tour de France. Valverde's director, Eusebio Únzue, told El Faro de Murcia that he doubted Valverde would be ready in time for the Vuelta a Burgos, that runs between August 6-10. "I don't think he is ready for the Vuelta a Burgos," said Únzue. "Anyway, he will do a test at the end of this week to decide what his immediate calendar will be. Valverde on the right track."

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