Herrada Bilbao Tie in Amateur Classic

The annual subida a Gorla in Vergara, Guipúzcoa, has a legendary reputation for producing professional cycling champions. Past winners include Contador, Sastre, Landa, Castrillo, and Samitier. The 2010 edition stands out as the most competitive, featuring Jesús Herrada and Pello Bilbao who escaped from the pack and battled to the finish line. milkshakeslot.com

Without a photo finish system, officials declared Herrada the winner based on visual assessment, though uncertainty remains about who actually crossed first first. Both riders, now 36-year-old professionals, share this unique moment from their amateur careers that propelled them to the pro ranks.