Vuelta a Espana was not organized for several years after the first two editions in 1935 and 1936. The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) made it impossible. Thus the 3rd edition of the youngest grand tour was held between 12 June and 6 July in 1941. Middle in the Second World War (quick reminder: Operation Barbarossa, … Read more
The 4th Vuelta a España was held between 30 June and 19 July 1942 It was 3688 km long, divided into 17 stages. Belgian, French and Italian riders were invited despite the ongoing 2nd World War. The race was posponed by a week, because the foreign cyclists haven’t arrived in time. Julián Berrendero won the … Read more
After the years of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), the 3rd Vuelta a España was held between 12 June and 6 July 1941. Due to the World War II, only Spanish and Swiss riders participated. From 32 starters (28 Spanish, 4 Swiss) only 16 finished the race. Julián Berrendero, the winner of the general classification, … Read more