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The Vuelta a España 1989: Delgado’s Triumph in a Race of Surprises

The 1989 Vuelta a España was a race full of drama, shifting storylines, and a champion who embodied consistency and strength. At the end of three demanding weeks, Pedro Delgado emerged victorious, cementing his place as one of Spain’s greatest cyclists. But the journey to his win was anything but straightforward.

The Context: Delgado’s Redemption

Pedro Delgado entered the 1989 Vuelta as the defending Tour de France champion, carrying the hopes of Spanish fans eager for a home victory. Just a...

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La Vuelta 1983: Hinault’s Second Spanish Triumph

The 1983 Vuelta a España was one of the most thrilling editions of Spain’s Grand Tour, a race packed with drama, fierce battles, and the dominance of one of cycling’s greatest champions: Bernard Hinault.

The Champion Returns

Hinault had already made history in 1978 when, at just 23 years old, he won his very first Grand Tour at La Vuelta. By 1983, he was already a cycling legend — a three-time Tour de France winner, a Giro d’Italia champion, and the...

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