Caisse d'Epargne sends 14-man team to Spanish nationals

Alejandro Valverde, 28, backed by 13 men in Spanish Championships

Alejandro Valverde, 28, backed by 13 men in Spanish Championships (Image credit: AFP)

Team Caisse d'Epargne will send 14 men to fight for the red and yellow Spanish national championship jersey this Sunday in Talavera de la Reina, including defending champion Joaquím Rodríguez, Liège-Bastogne-Liège winner Alejandro Valverde and 2006 Tour de France champion Oscar Pereiro.