Goodbye to Guillermo Timoner, the pioneer of Spanish cycling 🚴‍♂️✨

Cycling is much more than just pedaling.

It is passion, effort, dedication and, above all, legacy. And today we want to talk about a legacy that resonates in every corner of Spain, about that legacy that Guillermo Timoner left us.

A Mallorcan who not only pedaled along paths and tracks but also through the hearts of all of us. At 97 years old, we have said goodbye to a true legend of Spanish cycling, a pioneer, a benchmark: Guillermo Timoner. His departure leaves us with an immense void, but also the satisfaction of having been contemporaries of his greatness.

🌟 If we talk about achievements, wow he had them! 🏆

Six world titles on track (middle distance) between 1955 and 1965 . But beyond the trophies and medals, Timoner became the symbol of perseverance and love for this sport. And, of course, he always wore the emblematic rainbow jersey with great pride, being the first from our country to do so. He began his love affair with cycling in 1945, winning his first national championship. From that moment on, his rise was meteoric, leaving an indelible mark on the national sport.

"Marxa de Llevant Sportive"

We were very lucky that our neighbor Guillermo Timoner participated in our  "Marxa de Llevant 2006", organized by Bicis Sancho , which Timoner, already a figure, participated with humility and enthusiasm. And not only him, but also his beloved family. 🚴‍♂️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 That without his wife, his pillar, Timoner would not have been who he was. With her by her side, he demonstrated time and time again her greatness both on the track and in everyday life.

By the way, do you remember that iconic moment at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium? Yes, Timoner shared the stage with Federico Martín Bahamontes, leaving us an image for history. 🌟 What Timoner achieved in track cycling is comparable to what the greats of football achieve in stadiums. Fans filled the velodromes with the same passion and fervor that they fill the stands of a stadium, just to see him in action. Today, although sadness overwhelms us 😢, we prefer to remember Timoner with a smile. For everything he gave, for how he inspired and for how he continues to inspire generations of cyclists who dream of following his pedaling.

Rest in peace, great Timoner. Your legacy will continue rolling forever in the heart of Spanish cycling.

Guillermo Timoner:

How many world track titles did Guillermo Timoner win?

Timoner won six world track titles (middle distance) between 1955 and 1965.

In what year did you start your cycling career?

- His cycling career began in 1945 when he won his first national championship.

Was he the first Spaniard to wear the rainbow jersey?

- Yes, Guillermo Timoner was the first Spanish cyclist to proudly wear the emblematic rainbow jersey.

Do you have an iconic moment at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium?

- That's right, he had a memorable participation in a cycling event at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, together with the legendary Federico Martín Bahamontes.

How will Guillermo Timoner be remembered by the cycling community?

- As a pioneer and benchmark of Spanish cycling, a figure who with his passion and dedication paved the way for many future generations of cyclists. 🚴‍♂️✨

TIMONER OBRADOR, GUILLERMO Cyclist. Guillermo Timoner Obrador was born in Felanitx on March 24, 1926. One of the great legends of world sport. Professional from 1941 to 1970, and later returned to compete in 1984 and 1985. World champion after moto stayer in 1955 (Milan, Italy), 1959 (Amsterdam, Netherlands), 1960 (Leipzig, Germany), 1962 (Milan, Italy) , 1964 (Paris, France) and 1965 (San Sebastián, Spain). Silver medals in the 1956 (Copenhagen, Denmark) and 1958 (Paris, France) Cycling World Championships. Champion of Europe after commercial motorcycle in 1962. Between 1945 and 1984, he was a total of twenty-four times Champion of Spain. Champion of the Balearic Islands in 1944, 1945, 1946 and 1947 and the road racer in 1945. He won the Nations Grand Prix a total of seven times: in 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966, the Criterium of Aces in 1953 and 1957; the Mallorca Grand Prix (1963), Europe (1964), Antwerp (1965) and the City of Palma (1965). In 1970 he retired from professional cycling and was from 1971 to 1978 national track cycling team. He was awarded the Gold Medal of the City of Palma and that of the Balearic Islands (1964), among other awards and recognitions. He has the Sports Merit Medal in its gold category and is listed in the Royal Order of Sports Merit also in its gold category. Since 1960 he has been the illustrious son of Felanitx and a street and the Sports Center in this municipality bear his name. He ran twelve hundred races throughout his long professional life. In 1970 he retired from professional cycling and was from 1971 to 1978 the national track cycling team. He was awarded the Gold Medal of the City of Palma and that of the Balearic Islands (1964), among other awards and recognitions. He has the Sports Merit Medal in its gold category and is listed in the Royal Order of Sports Merit also in its gold category. Since 1960 he has been the illustrious son of Felanitx and a street and the Sports Center in this municipality bear his name. He ran twelve hundred races throughout his long professional life. In 1970 he retired from professional cycling and was from 1971 to 1978 the national track cycling team. He was awarded the Gold Medal of the City of Palma and that of the Balearic Islands (1964), among other awards and recognitions. He has the Sports Merit Medal in its gold category and is listed in the Royal Order of Sports Merit also in its gold category. Since 1960 he has been the illustrious son of Felanitx and a street and the Sports Center in this municipality bear his name. He ran twelve hundred races throughout his long professional life. He has the Sports Merit Medal in its gold category and is listed in the Royal Order of Sports Merit also in its gold category. Since 1960 he has been the illustrious son of Felanitx and a street and the Sports Center in this municipality bear his name. He ran twelve hundred races throughout his long professional life. He has the Sports Merit Medal in its gold category and is listed in the Royal Order of Sports Merit also in its gold category. Since 1960 he has been the illustrious son of Felanitx and a street and the Sports Center in this municipality bear his name. He ran twelve hundred races throughout his long professional life.