Víctor Cabedo
Spanish cyclist and professional racer
Born
Died
2012
14 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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