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Alejandro Valverde won the Critérium du Dauphiné twice in his career, in 2008 and 2009. The Critérium du Dauphiné is a prestigious cycling race that is held in France each year. It is considered to be a major preparation race for the Tour de France, which is held later in the summer. Valverde is a Spanish cyclist who has won many major cycling races throughout his career.