1970 Vuelta a España

The 1970 Vuelta a España was the 25th Edition Vuelta a España, taking place from 23 April to 12 May 1970. It consisted of 19 stages over 3,568 km (2,217 mi), ridden at an average speed of 39.85 km/h (24.76 mph). The race revealed Augustín Tamames as a contender for the future at the Vuelta as Tamames riding in his first Vuelta held in the final week the race lead until the final individual time trial when Luis Ocaña time trialled himself into the lead. Ocaña had finished runner up in the previous edition of the race and won the two time trials in the 1970 Vuelta. It would be Ocaña's only win in the Spanish race.

1970 Vuelta a España
Race details
Dates23 April – 12 May
Stages19
Distance3,568 km (2,217 mi)
Winning time89h 57' 12"
Results
Winner  Luis Ocaña (ESP) (Bic)
  Second  Augustín Tamames (ESP) (Werner)
  Third  Herman Van Springel (BEL) (Mann-Grundig)

Points  Guido Reybroeck (BEL) (Germanwox – Wega)
  Mountains  Augustín Tamames (ESP) (Werner)
  Combination  Guido Reybroeck (BEL) (Germanwox – Wega)
  Sprints  Miguel María Lasa (ESP) (La Casera)
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