Movistar

Movistar Team is a professional road bicycle racing team which participates at UCI WorldTeam level and has achieved thirteen general classification victories in Grand Tours. The title sponsor is the Spanish mobile telephone company Telefónica, with the team riding under the name of the company's brand Movistar. Wikipedia

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Tour de France Femmes

Movistar Signs Spanish Star Paula Blasi in Blockbuster €1.8 Million Deal

MARCA reports that Blasi will earn 600,000 euros per season in three-year deal with Movistar, making her one of women's cycling's highest-paid riders.

Andrew HoodOctober 21, 20261

Vuelta a España

Heart Checks at the Tour. Hobbled at the Vuelta. Movistar Pushed the Limits of Sense with Uijtdebroeks

Cian Uijtdebroeks abandons Vuelta a España sufferfest after Tour de France fever and Vuelta injuries sparked questions over Movistar's duty of care.

Jim CottonAugust 26, 20261

Tour de France

Reusser Versus Vollering: Race Leader Ready for Spicy Showdown on Ventoux

'It's just a bike race': Tour de France Femmes leader survives sketchy downhill corner scares on stage 6 and shrugs off pressure.

Andy McGrathAugust 6, 2026

Tour de France

20 Stitches for Einer Rubio After Smashing Face-First into Car in Alpe d’Huez Chaos

The Colombian climber is out of the Tour de France after video showed him smashing into a UAE team car before being transported to a local hospital.

Andrew HoodJuly 24, 20261

Tour de France

Broken Bones, Barbed Wire and Suffering: The Hardman Who Has Raced 23 Grand Tours Without a DNF

Nelson Oliveira is about to set a special record. The Movistar domestique on resilience, sacrifice and the big changes in pro cycling during his career.

Andy McGrathJuly 21, 2026

Giro d'Italia

A Pro Cyclist Accidentally Wore Women's Kit at the Giro d'Italia. The Fit Was Perfect.

The Spanish climber raced for several days at the Giro d'Italia in a Movistar women’s jersey before anyone even noticed.

Andrew HoodMay 18, 2026

News

Former World Champion at Center of Road Rage Case Heading to Trial

Trial looms in road rage case after a motorist allegedly struck ex-pro Alejandro Valverde in 2022, with prosecutors pursuing attempted homicide charges.

Andrew HoodMarch 18, 20264

Road Racing

Fernando Gaviria Handed €5K Fine for Drunk Driving at 5 Times the Limit

Fernando Gaviria caught driving around Monaco while blind drunk … at midday: ‘It was stress related to work.’

Jim CottonNovember 26, 2025

Road Racing

Teams Are Completely Overhauling Their Staff to Break the UAE-Visma Stranglehold

Wannabe super teams are rebuilding in a desperate bid to break the grand tour duopoly.

Andrew HoodNovember 12, 2025

Road Racing

Lazkano Insists on Innocence in Doping Case as Further Details Emerge

'I have never used doping substances or prohibited methods,' claims former Movistar competitor Oier Lazkano, as more details emerge.

Shane StokesNovember 3, 2025

News

Teams Are Signing Riders Without Checking Their Biological Passport Data — Lazkano Case Shows Why That’s Risky

Cycling's biological passport is back in headlines as Lazkano case exposes how the UCI is using its most controversial anti-doping tool.

Andrew HoodOctober 31, 2025

News

Uijtdebroeks Breaks Visma Contract in Surprise Split, Movistar Doubles Down on Belgian

Spain's lone WorldTour team is betting the 22-year-old promising Belgian can overcome a rough start to his pro career to deliver the team's first GC win since 2019.

Andrew HoodOctober 3, 2025

Road Racing

Results Junior Women’s World Championship Road Race: Ostiz Dominates Kigali Sprint

18-year-old Spaniard Ostiz comes good on status as favorite with commanding sprint win; steps up to Movistar WorldTour team in 2026.

Jim CottonSeptember 27, 2025

News

Movistar Bets on López, Adrià and García Pierna in 2026 Reboot

Spain's lone men's WorldTour team is doubling down on homegrown talent in rebuild to try to stay even with super teams.

Andrew HoodSeptember 14, 2025

Vuelta a España

Romo Crashes in Another Protest-Marred Day at Vuelta a España, Officials Deny Reports Race Will End Early

BREAKING: Police brace for protests all the way to Madrid and Vuelta officials deny reports the race will end Saturday.

Andrew HoodSeptember 7, 2025

Road Racing

With Mas Sidelined, Ayuso and Roglič Trade Rumors to Movistar Heat Up

The legendary Spanish team is keen for a new marquee rider to recapture its glory days, but is facing headwinds as salaries rise and top riders are locked in to longterm contracts.

Andrew HoodAugust 5, 2025

Road Gear

Velo's Ultimate 2025 Tour de France Femmes Bike Guide

All the bikes, components, and gear used by the 22 teams in the biggest race in women's cycling.

Alvin HolbrookJuly 25, 2025

Road Gear

Velo's Ultimate 2025 Tour de France Bike Guide

All the bikes, components, and gear used by the 23 teams in cycling's biggest race.

Alvin HolbrookJuly 7, 2025

Road Racing

Vingegaard Bullish on Beating Pogačar, Bernal Blasts Strava KoM, Movistar Backs Mas with Mega-Contract

News nuggets: Vingegaard not overawed by Pogačar's 2025 rampage: 'Just because you’re the best in the spring, doesn’t mean you’re going to be the best in the Tour de France.'

Jim CottonMay 20, 2025

Road Racing

Controversy at Vuelta España Femenina as UCI Inspection Causes Riders to Miss TTT Start Time

Criticism from Ferrand-Prévot following Vuelta chaos: ‘Can’t believe what happened…this is SO amateur’

Shane StokesMay 4, 20251