Herrada and Bilbao: Race Without Clear Winner

The annual subida a Gorla race in Vergara (Guipúzcoa) has a history of producing professional cyclists like Contador, Sastre, Landa, and Castrillo. The 2010 edition stands out as the most competitive, featuring a dramatic finish between Jesús Herrada and Pello Bilbao. turconews.click

Both riders, aged 36, broke away from the pack and sprinted to the finish line in unison. Without a photo finish, organizers declared Herrada the winner, though uncertainty remains about who actually crossed the line first. The race exemplifies the intense competition and passion that characterizes amateur mountain cycling in the region.