José Pesarrodona facts for kids
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| Born | 1 February 1946 Sant Salvador de Guardiola, Spain |
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| Current team | Retired | ||
| Discipline | Road | ||
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Josep Pesarrodona Altimi was a famous Spanish professional road bicycle racer. He was born on February 1, 1946, in Sant Salvador de Guardiola, Spain. Josep was a top cyclist in the 1970s. His biggest win was the 1976 Vuelta a España, a very important bike race. He also came in second place in the same race two years later.
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Who is Josep Pesarrodona?
Josep Pesarrodona Altimi is a former professional road bicycle racer from Spain. He competed in many big cycling events during the 1970s. He was known for his strong performances in long stage races. These races last for several days or weeks.
Winning the Vuelta a España
One of Josep Pesarrodona's most famous achievements was winning the 1976 Vuelta a España. This is a major cycling race held in Spain each year. It is one of the three "Grand Tours" in professional cycling. The other two are the Giro d'Italia (in Italy) and the Tour de France (in France).
How Josep Won in 1976
In the 1976 Vuelta a España, Josep Pesarrodona showed great skill and endurance. He finished first overall, beating other strong cyclists like Luis Ocaña and Jose Nazabal. Winning this race meant he was the best rider over all the stages. He wore the special yellow jersey, which is given to the overall leader.
His Second Place Finish
Two years later, in the 1978 Vuelta a España, Josep Pesarrodona nearly won again. He finished in second place overall. The winner that year was Bernard Hinault from France, who was also a very famous cyclist. Finishing second in such a tough race shows how talented Josep was.
Other Important Races
Josep Pesarrodona competed in many other big races throughout his career. He often finished in the top positions.
Top Finishes in Grand Tours
- In 1972, he finished 8th overall in the 1972 Vuelta a España.
- In 1973, he placed 4th overall in both the 1973 Vuelta a España and the 1973 Giro d'Italia.
- In 1977, he was 8th overall in the 1977 Vuelta a España.
Stage Wins and Other Races
Besides his Grand Tour results, Josep also won a stage in the Tour de Suisse in 1976. This is another important multi-day race held in Switzerland. Winning a stage means he was the fastest rider on one specific day of the race.
See also
In Spanish: José Pesarrodona para niños
