Tribute in Leintz Gatzaga to cyclists who established Dorleta's Virgin as patron saint

The Serrano brothers and José Luis Sáenz de Olazagoitia were honored for their 1960 trip to Rome, which led to the proclamation of Dorleta's Virgin.

Generic image of the Dorleta sanctuary with cycling symbolism.
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Generic image of the Dorleta sanctuary with cycling symbolism.

Leintz Gatzaga paid tribute this Saturday at the Dorleta sanctuary to the Bilbao brothers Ángel and Luis Serrano, and José Luis Sáenz de Olazagoitia from Vitoria-Gasteiz.

The event commemorated their trip to Rome in the summer of 1960, a pivotal moment that led to the proclamation of Dorletako Ama as the patron saint of cyclists.
This recognition highlights the significant role these three cyclists played in establishing Dorletako Ama's prominence within the cycling world.