1997 Vuelta a España

The 52nd edition of the Vuelta a España (Tour of Spain), a long-distance bicycle stage race and one of the three grand tours, was held from 6 September to 28 September 1997. It consisted of 22 stages covering a total of 3,773 km (2,344 mi), and was won by Alex Zülle of the ONCE cycling team.

1997 Vuelta a España
Race details
Dates6–28 September
Stages22
Distance3,773 km (2,344 mi)
Winning time91h 15' 55"
Results
Winner  Alex Zülle (SUI) (ONCE)
  Second  Fernando Escartín (ESP) (Kelme–Costa Blanca)
  Third  Laurent Dufaux (SUI) (Festina–Lotus)

Points  Laurent Jalabert (FRA) (ONCE)
Mountains  José María Jiménez (ESP) (Banesto)
Sprints  Mauro Radaelli (ITA) (Brescialat–Oyster)
  Team Kelme–Costa Blanca
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