The Ardennes Classics came to a close in 2017 with the familiar finale of 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Alejandro Valverde claiming the victory. The Movistar rider enjoyed his fourth career win at the Belgian race ahead of Dan Martin (QuickStep-Floors) with Michal Kwiatkowski (Team Sky) rounding out the podium. Pre-race Valverde promised to dedicate his victory and winning to Michele Scarponi and his family and 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:remained true to his word.
There was a sombre start to Liege in 2017 as the peloton 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:paid tribute to Scarponi with the majority of riders wearing black armbands a🧔s a mark of respect to the Italian.
"This win is for Michele Scarponi. He was a good friend of mine," Valverde said, fighting back the tears. "It hurts to think he's gone, I'll miss hi♓m. I'll give all m💝y prize money from this victory to his family. This win is also dedicated to him."
Valverde's win continues his succesᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚsful season that has included&nbജsp;La Flèche Wallonne, Vuelta a Murcia, Ruta del Sol, Volta a Catalunya and Vuelta al Pais Vasco wins.
