Víctor Cabedo

Spanish cyclist and professional racer

Víctor Cabedo - Spanish cyclist and professional racer
Born

June 15th, 1989
35 years ago

Died

2012
13 years ago — 23 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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Competed as a professional road cyclist. Achieved recognition in major cycling events. Participated in the 2010 Vuelta a España. Began cycling at a young age and progressed through various competitive ranks in Spain.

Competed in the Vuelta a España in 2010

Raced for the Euskaltel-Euskadi team

Won multiple national junior championships

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