Herrada and Bilbao Tie in Historic Race

The annual amateur race up Gorla in Vergara, Guipúzcoa, has historically produced professional cycling champions like Contador, Sastre, Landa, Castrillo, and Samitier. In 2010, the competition reached unprecedented intensity when Jesús Herrada and Pello Bilbao, both 36, broke away from the pack. chincha.pl

The two cyclists sprinted to the finish line with such determination that they arrived simultaneously. Without a photo finish to determine the clear winner, Herrada was given the victory based on judgment calls. The race, known for producing professional champions, became legendary for this uncertain finish that left both riders tied in the record books.