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10 years ago: At the Vuelta, Roberto Heras left his competitors in the dust on the dreaded Angliru (9/12/00), outpacing his nearest competitors on what some consider the hardest mountain in any grand tour. Â He would go on to take the first of three Vuelta overall wins, his fourth being stripped following a positive test for EPO.
Following his retirement, he’s gone on to become Brompton World Champion – a title with just a little less prestige than Vuelta winner.