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In pictures: Movistar rider Alejandro Valverde wins Abu Dhabi Tour

Spaniard Alejandro Valverde, who rides for Movistar, won the Tour of Abu Dhabi on Sunday, edging Colombian Miguel Angel Lopez of Astana on the climb that ended the five-day race.

Movistar team rider Alejandro Valverde celebrates on the podium following his stage win and overall title following the fifth stage of the Abu Dhabi cycling tour in the Emirati capital on February 25, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / GIUSEPPE CACACE (Photo credit should read GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images)

Movistar team rider Alejandro Valverde celebrates as he crosses the the finish line to win the stage and overall title following the fifth stage of the Abu Dhabi cycling tour in the Emirati capital on February 25, 2018.

Riders compete during the fifth stage of the Abu Dhabi cycling tour in the Emirati capital on February 25, 2018.

Movistar team rider Alejandro Valverde celebrates on the podium following his stage win and overall title following the fifth stage of the Abu Dhabi cycling tour in the Emirati capital on February 25, 2018.

Riders compete during the fifth stage of the Abu Dhabi cycling tour in the Emirati capital on February 25, 2018.

Movistar team rider Alejandro Valverde (L) rides past Astana team rider Miguel Lopez (R) during the fifth stage of the Abu Dhabi cycling tour in the Emirati capital on February 25, 2018.

Riders compete during the fifth stage of the Abu Dhabi cycling tour in the Emirati capital on February 25, 2018.

Movistar team rider Alejandro Valverde (2nd-R) rides during the fifth stage of the Abu Dhabi cycling tour in the Emirati capital on February 25, 2018.

Riders compete during the fifth stage of the Abu Dhabi cycling tour in the Emirati capital on February 25, 2018.

Riders compete during the fifth stage of the Abu Dhabi cycling tour in the Emirati capital on February 25, 2018.

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