We are now in the final stages of the annual cycling competition, “La Vuelta a Espa?a”, one of the three Grand Tours of the cycling world. Featuring the world’s top cyclists, this three-week long tour, covering more than 3,000 km (1,864 miles) is divided into 14 stages of thrilling races, the last of which will end on September 23rd.
Inspired by the famous races of the forementioned France, and also Italy, the first Vuelta a Espa?a took place in 1935, and was hailed a great success. The tour took a break between 1936 and 1939 due to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, before returning in 1941. However, the influence of World War II was too much for the neutral Spain, and the tournament was once again delayed until 1945.
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