The 55th edition of the ''Vuelta a España'' (Tour of
Spain
, image_flag = Bandera de España.svg
, image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg
, national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond")
, national_anthem = (English: "Royal March")
, i ...
), a long-distance
bicycle stage
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race and one of the three
grand tours
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, was held from 26 August to 17 September 2000. It consisted of 21 stages covering a total of , and was won by
Roberto Heras
Roberto Heras Hernández (born 1 February 1974) is a Spanish former professional road bicycle racer who won the Vuelta a España a record four times. Between 1997 Vuelta a España, 1997 and 2005 Vuelta a España, 2005 he finished in the top 5 of ...
of the
cycling team. The defending champion,
Jan Ullrich
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, withdrew after the 12th stage while sitting in fourth place to prepare for the
Olympic Road Race.
Teams and riders
Route
Jersey progress
Final standings
References
External links
La Vuelta (Official site in Spanish, English, and French) Cyclingnews.com 2000 Vuelta a Espana coverage
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2000
2000 in Spanish sport
2000 in road cycling