José Pesarrodona
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José Pesarrodona Altimi (born San Salvador de Guardiola, 1 February 1946) is a former Spanish
professional road bicycle racer who raced during the 1970s. Pesarrodona won the 1976 Vuelta a España
ahead of Luis Ocaña
and Jose Nazabal
of Spain. Two years later at the 1978 Vuelta a España
, he finished second to Bernard Hinault
of France.
1975
1976
1978
Spain
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professional road bicycle racer who raced during the 1970s. Pesarrodona won the 1976 Vuelta a España
1976 Vuelta a España
The 31st Vuelta a España , a long-distance bicycle stage race and one of the 3 grand tours, was held from 27 April to 16 May 1976. It consisted of 19 stages covering a total of 3,340 km, and was won by José Pesarrodona of the Kas-Campagnolo cycling team...
ahead of Luis Ocaña
Luis Ocaña
Jesús Luis Ocaña Pernía was a Spanish road bicycle racer who won the Tour de France in 1973 and the Vuelta a España in 1970.- Early professional career :...
and Jose Nazabal
José Nazabal
José Nazábal Mimendia is a Spanish former professional road bicycle racer.He was born at Zaldivia. In 1977, Nazabal won a stage in both the Vuelta a España and in the Tour de France.- Palmarès :*1976**GP Navarra*1977...
of Spain. Two years later at the 1978 Vuelta a España
1978 Vuelta a España
The 33rd Vuelta a España , a long-distance bicycle stage race and one of the 3 grand tours, was held from April 25 to May 14, 1978. It consisted of 19 stages covering a total of 2,995 km, and was won by Bernard Hinault of the Renault-Elf-Gitane cycling team...
, he finished second to Bernard Hinault
Bernard Hinault
Bernard Hinault is a former French cyclist known for five victories in the Tour de France. He is one of only five cyclists to have won all three Grand Tours, and the only cyclist to have won each more than once. He won the Tour de France in 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982 and 1985...
of France.
Major achievements
1974- 29th, Overall, Tour de France1974 Tour de FranceThe 1974 Tour de France was the 61st Tour de France, taking place June 27 to July 21, 1974. It consisted of 22 stages over 4098 km, ridden at an average speed of 35.241 km/h...
1975
- 34th, Overall, Tour de France1975 Tour de FranceThe 1975 Tour de France was the 62nd Tour de France, taking place June 26 to July 20, 1975. It consisted of 22 stages over 3999 km, ridden at an average speed of 34.899 km/h. Eddy Merckx was attempting to win his sixth Tour de France, but became a victim of violence. Many Frenchmen were...
1976
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1st, Overall, Vuelta a España - 1st, 1 stage, Tour de SuisseTour de SuisseThe Tour de Suisse is a UCI World Tour stage race held annually in June. The race debuted in 1933 and has evolved in timing, duration and sponsorship. With the Critérium du Dauphiné, it is a proving ground for the Tour de France, and part of the UCI World Ranking calendar...
- 11th, Overall, Tour de France1976 Tour de FranceThe 1976 Tour de France was the 63rd Tour de France, taking place June 24 to July 18, 1976. The total race distance was 22 stages over 4017 km, with riders averaging 34.518 km/h.It was won by mountain specialist Lucien Van Impe...
1978
- 2nd, Overall, Vuelta a España