Vuelta a Andalucía
In today's article we will explore the fascinating world of Vuelta a Andalucía. From its origins to its impact today, we will delve into the different aspects that make Vuelta a Andalucía a topic of general interest. Throughout the next few lines, we will analyze its relevance in society, the advances it has experienced over time and the future projections that are envisioned around Vuelta a Andalucía. This is a fascinating topic that leaves no one indifferent, and that deserves to be examined from different perspectives to fully understand its importance in today's world.
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| Race details | |
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| Date | Mid-February |
| Region | Andalucía |
| English name | Tour of Andalusia |
| Local name(s) | Vuelta a Andalucía (in Spanish) |
| Nickname(s) | Ruta del Sol (in Spanish) Route of the Sun (in English) |
| Discipline | Road |
| Competition | UCI ProSeries 2.Pro |
| Type | Stage-race (5 days) |
| Web site | www |
| History | |
| First edition | 1925 |
| Editions | 71 (as of 2025) |
| First winner |  Ricardo Montero (ESP) |
| Most wins |  Alejandro Valverde (ESP) (5 wins) |
| Most recent |  Pavel Sivakov (FRA) |
| History (women) | |
| First winner |  Arlenis Sierra (CUB) |
| Most wins | No repeat winners |
| Most recent | Mavi García (ESP) |
The Vuelta a Andalucía (Tour of Andalusia) or Ruta del Sol (Route of the Sun) is a regional Spanish road bicycle race first held in 1925.[1] Since 2005, it has been a 2.1 category race on the UCI Europe Tour. The race became a part of the new UCI ProSeries in 2020. The nickname, Ruta del Sol, is in reference to the region's popular tourist coastline the Costa del Sol.
A women's edition of the race was established in 2022, as a category 2.1 UCI event.
Winners
Men
Multiple winners
| Wins | Rider | Editions |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Alejandro Valverde (ESP) |
2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 |
| 2 |  Freddy Maertens (BEL) |
1974, 1975 |
 Dietrich Thurau (FRG) |
1977, 1979 | |
| Rolf Gölz (FRG) |
1985, 1987 | |
| Eduardo Chozas (ESP) |
1983, 1990 | |
| Julián Gorospe (ESP) |
1984, 1993 | |
 Stefano Della Santa (ITA) |
1994, 1995 | |
 Jakob Fuglsang (DEN) |
2019, 2020 |
Wins per country
| Wins | Country |
|---|---|
| 37 | Spain
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| 9 | Belgium
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| 7 |  Netherlands
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| 6 | Germany (including West Germany)
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| 3 | Italy
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| 2 |  Australia Denmark
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| 1 |  Colombia France Great Britain Slovenia
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Women
| Year | Country | Rider | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cuba
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Arlenis Sierra | Movistar Team |
| 2023 |  Norway
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Katrine Aalerud | Movistar Team |
| 2024 | Spain
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Mavi García | Liv AlUla Jayco |
References
- ^ "Vuelta a Andalucía". Cycling Archives. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
External links
- Official website (in Spanish)
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