Valjavec aims for Vuelta top five, AG2R names full team

Tadej Valjavec called to the podium

Tadej Valjavec called to the podium (Image credit: Isabelle Duchesne)

AG2R La Mondiale named Tadej Valjavec as leader for the Vuelta a España and confirmed its final nine-man selection Tuesday. Its main goal for the race will be a high overall finish for Valjavec and stage wins, said the French team.