1961 Vuelta a España
| Race details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | 29 April – 11 May | ||
| Stages | 16 | ||
| Distance | 2,856.5 km (1,775 mi) | ||
| Winning time | 77h 36' 17" | ||
| Results | |||
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Winner |
 Angelino Soler (ESP)
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(Faema) |
| Second |
 François Mahé (FRA)
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(Francia - Afcas) | |
| Third |
José Pérez Francés (ESP)
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(Ferrys) | |
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Points |
Antonio Suarez (ESP)
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(Faema) |
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Mountains |
Antonio Karmany (ESP)
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(KAS - Royal Asport) |
| Sprints |
Vicente Iturat (ESP)
|
(Catigene) | |
The 16th Vuelta a España (Tour of Spain), a long-distance bicycle stage race and one of the 3 grand tours, was held from April 29 to May 11, 1961. It consisted of 16 stages covering a total of 2,856.5 km, and was won by Angelino Soler of the Faema cycling team. Antonio Suárez won the points classification and Antonio Karmany won the mountains classification.
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