Vicente Trueba facts for kids
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| Full name | Vicente Trueba Pérez | ||
| Nickname | The Flea of Torrelavega | ||
| Born | October 16, 1905 Sierrapando, Spain |
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| Died | November 10, 1986 (aged 81) | ||
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| Discipline | Road | ||
| Role | Cyclist | ||
| Rider type | Climber specialist | ||
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Vicente Trueba Pérez (born October 16, 1905, in Sierrapando, Cantabria; died November 10, 1986) was a Spanish professional cyclist. He was known for being the first person to win the King of the Mountains award in the Tour de France. This special award goes to the best climber in the race. It was first given out in 1933.
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Who Was Vicente Trueba?
Vicente Trueba was a talented cyclist from Spain. People often called him "The Flea of Torrelavega." This nickname showed how small and agile he was, especially when climbing hills. He was a specialist in climbing, which means he was very good at riding bicycles up steep mountains.
The King of the Mountains Award
The King of the Mountains award is a big deal in the Tour de France. This famous cycling race happens every year in France. The award is given to the rider who earns the most points by being the first to reach the top of certain hills and mountains. Vicente Trueba was the very first cyclist to win this award when it started in 1933.
 Tour de France Maillot Grimpeur (Polka dot jersey) winners |
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1933 Trueba | 1934 Vietto | 1935 Vervaecke | 1936 Berrendero | 1937 Vervaecke | 1938 Bartali | 1939 Maes | 1947 Brambilla | 1948 Bartali | 1949 Coppi | 1950 Bobet | 1951 Géminiani | 1952 Coppi | 1953 Lorono | 1954 Bahamontes | 1955 Gaul | 1956 Gaul | 1957 Nencini | 1958 Bahamontes | 1959 Bahamontes | 1960 Massignan | 1961 Massignan | 1962 Bahamontes | 1963 Bahamontes | 1964 Bahamontes | 1965 Jimenez | 1966 Jimenez | 1967 Jimenez | 1968 Gonzalez | 1969 Merckx | 1970 Merckx | 1971 Van Impe | 1972 Van Impe | 1973 Torres | 1974 Perurena | 1975 Van Impe | 1976 Bellini | 1977 Van Impe | 1978 Martinez | 1979 Battaglin | 1980 Martin | 1981 Van Impe | 1982 Vallet | 1983 Van Impe | 1984 Millar | 1985 Herrera | 1986 Hinault | 1987 Herrera | 1988 Rooks | 1989 Theunisse | 1990 Claveyrolat | 1991 Chiappucci | 1992 Chiappucci | 1993 Rominger | 1994 Virenque | 1995 Virenque | 1996 Virenque | 1997 Virenque | 1998 Rinero | 1999 Virenque | 2000 Botero | 2001 Jalabert | 2002 Jalabert | 2003 Virenque | 2004 Virenque | 2005 Rasmussen | 2006 Rasmussen | 2007 Soler | 2008 Kohl, disqualified | 2009 Pelizotti, disqualified | 2010 Charteau | 2011 Sánchez | 2012 Voeckler | 2013 Quintana | 2014 Majka |
Early Life and Career
Vicente Trueba was born in a small town called Sierrapando in Cantabria, Spain. He grew up loving to ride bikes. As he got older, he became a professional cyclist. This meant he raced bikes for a living. He competed in many races, but his most famous achievement was in the Tour de France.
Trueba's Legacy in Cycling
Even though Vicente Trueba never won the entire Tour de France, his achievement as the first King of the Mountains winner is very important. He showed how exciting and challenging the climbing parts of cycling races can be. His success helped make the King of the Mountains a well-known and respected award in the world of cycling.
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