Vuelta a Espana
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The TDF was the first of the Big Three Tours (Giro, Vuelta and
TDF) to coomence in the early 20th century.
And in many ways it was the first of the Big Three Tours to attract
international competition.
Unlike the TDF, the Giro and the Vuelta attracted mostly Italian
(Giro) and Spanish (Vuelta) riders for many, many years.
Little or no non-Italian or non-Spanish riders participated
in either respective tour for many, many years.
And I think that in cycling terms, the TDF was seen as being more
presentative of cycling in terms of who was the best stage racer
in a given cycling era.
Also, the TDF is intrinsically linked with the French national holidays and it is seen (and is promoted) as a great cultural event in France and within Europe.
The Giro and Vuelta are not as closely identified with their respective national identities when compared to the TDF.
(I agree with you though, the Giro and Vuelta are as good, in my opinion)
IMHO, the Vuelta a españa is too late in the season.
The ppl training for the world championships won't race there, and the ppl coming from the tour hardly will participate.
jus my :2c:
The ppl training for the world championships won't race there, and the ppl coming from the tour hardly will participate.
jus my :2c:
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