José Viejo
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José Luis Viejo Gómez is a former road cyclist
from Spain
who was a professional cyclist from 1973 to 1982. He represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics
in Munich
, West Germany
, where he finished in 37th place in the men's individual road race.
Viejo won the 11th stage of the 1976 Tour de France
with a time difference of 22 minutes and 50 seconds to the second-placed cyclist; this is the largest lead in the Tour de France
after the Second World War.
1972
1976
1977
1978
1980
1981
1982
Road cycling
Road cycling is the most widespread form of cycling. It includes recreational, racing, and utility cycling. Road cyclists are generally expected to obey the same rules and laws as other vehicle drivers or riders and may also be vehicular cyclists....
from Spain
Spain
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who was a professional cyclist from 1973 to 1982. He represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
in Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
, West Germany
West Germany
West Germany is the common English, but not official, name for the Federal Republic of Germany or FRG in the period between its creation in May 1949 to German reunification on 3 October 1990....
, where he finished in 37th place in the men's individual road race.
Viejo won the 11th stage of the 1976 Tour de France
1976 Tour de France
The 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...
with a time difference of 22 minutes and 50 seconds to the second-placed cyclist; this is the largest lead in the Tour de France
Tour de France
The Tour de France is an annual bicycle race held in France and nearby countries. First staged in 1903, the race covers more than and lasts three weeks. As the best known and most prestigious of cycling's three "Grand Tours", the Tour de France attracts riders and teams from around the world. The...
after the Second World War.
Palmarès
1971- Vuelta Ciclista a Navarra
1972
- Memorial Valenciaga
- Tour de Pologne
1976
- 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...
:- Winner stage 11
1977
- Trofeo Masferrer
1978
- Trofeo Elola
1980
- Clasica de Sabiñanigo
1981
- Costa del Azahar
1982
- Guedalajara