Javier Guillen
Javier Guillen is the director of La Vuelta, the prestigious Tour of Spain, and has been instrumental in enhancing the race's profile and international appeal. Recently, he expressed his excitement about the 2026 edition, which will start in Monaco, marking a significant milestone as the first time the principality will host the grand départ of the three major Tours. Guillen has described the officialization of this collaboration as one of the most significant moments in his career, highlighting the importance of Monaco's unique position in the cycling world as it celebrates 50 years of diplomatic relations with Spain.
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Andorra:
Javier Guillén is the general director of the Vuelta who mentioned the possibility of repeating the event in Andorra in 2026.
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Venezuela:
Javier Guillén lamented the unacceptable events that occurred during the Vuelta.
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Slovenia:
Javier Guillen explained that they had no real choices regarding the participation of Israel in the race.
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Spain:
Javier Guillén has been leading the Vuelta a España since 2009 and has dealt with protests against the Israel-Premier Tech team.
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Canada:
Vuelta race director Javier Guillén defended the decision to let the Israeli team stay in the race.
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Panama:
Javier Guillén lamented the image presented by the cancellation of the final stage due to the protests.
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Denmark:
Javier Guillen expressed his strong disapproval of the protests that disrupted the Vuelta a España.
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Spain:
Javier Guillén explained why the organization continued with the initial plan and held the final stage of the Vuelta despite protests.
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France:
Javier Guillén condemned the pro-Palestinian demonstrations that interrupted the last stage of the Vuelta as 'totally unacceptable'.
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France:
Javier Guillen is the director of the Tour of Spain and emphasized the intention to reach Madrid.
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