Manuel Galera
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Manuel Galera Magdaleno |
| Born | 3 December 1943 Armilla, Andalucia |
| Died | 14 February 1972 (aged 28) Cabra, Andalucia |
| Team information | |
| Role | Rider |
Manuel Galera (3 December 1943 – 14 February 1972) was a Spanish racing cyclist.[1] He rode in the 1969 Tour de France.[2][3] He died as a result of a tragic accident while he was competing in the 1972 Vuelta a Andalucía, on the Puerto del Mojón in the municipality of Cabra. In his memory, for years the professional cycling race Memorial Manuel Galera was organized in his home region of Granada. His older brother Joaquín also competed as a cyclist professionally.
References
- ↑ "Manuel Galera". Cycling Archives. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ↑ "Tour de France 1969". Cycling Archives. Archived from the original on 30 September 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ↑ "56ème Tour de France 1969". Memoire du cyclisme. Archived from the original on 2 January 2012.
External links
- Manuel Galera Magdelano at ProCyclingStats
- Manuel Galera Magdelano at CycleBase