1999 Vuelta a España

The 1999 Vuelta a España was the 54th edition of the Vuelta a España, taking place from 4 September starting in Murcia and finishing in Madrid on 26 September 1999. It consisted of 21 stages over 3,576 km (2,222 mi), ridden at an average speed of 39.449 km/h (24.512 mph). The favourites were Laurent Jalabert, Alex Zülle, Jan Ullrich and defending champion Abraham Olano. In the end, Ullrich won the race.

1999 Vuelta a España
Race details
Dates4–26 September
Stages22
Distance3,576 km (2,222 mi)
Winning time89h 52' 03"
Results
Winner  Jan Ullrich (GER) (Team Telekom)
  Second  Igor González de Galdeano (ESP) (Vitalicio Seguros)
  Third  Roberto Heras (ESP) (Kelme–Costa Blanca)

Points  Frank Vandenbroucke (BEL) (Cofidis)
Mountains  José María Jiménez (ESP) (Banesto)
Sprints  Robert Hunter (RSA) (Lampre–Daikin)
  Team Banesto
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