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Bernardo Ruiz, Spain’s first cyclist and cycling legend, dies at 100 years old in his hometown

Spain’s first cycling star Bernardo Ruiz dies aged 100 in his home city

Bernardo Ruiz was born in Orihuela and died on Thursday at age 100. He was the third Spaniard on the Tour de France podium in 1952 after winning La Vuelta. La Vuelta paid tribute on its social media accounts to a pioneer. “Rest in Peace Bernardo Ruiz. Legend of Spanish Cycling.” He was a legend and a pioneer in an …

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