Some time ago, César Rodríguez, had the privilege of following very closely the cycling beginnings of one of the greats in the sport of cycling, Alejandro Valverde, the Murcian runner who, at his 38 years, comes from winning the gold medal in the Worlds in route.
It was the year 2004, when Valverde, wound up in the ranks of the missing Kelme team, won the Volta to the Valencian Community. César Rodríguez that year was the junior coach of the Valencian Community.
In that edition, the first stage of the Volta he had, as a starting point, Xàbia, and César Rodríguez wanted to immortalize that moment with the one who at that time already pointed out ways to be a champion.
In that Volta to the Comunitat Valenciana, César Rodríguez himself worked as the driver of the race director's car, a luxury that is not available to everyone.
The years have passed, Alejandro Valverde has fulfilled his career in sport, becoming a global figure. No wonder that after his recent championship, César Rodríguez, have the pride to show his friends that photo with a champion.
