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The History of Dorleta<\/p><\/a><\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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More than 100 jerseys worn by professional and amateur cyclists hang in our sanctuary, a testament to their devotion and gratitude to the Virgin of Dorleta. Each jersey has its own story, blending faith, hard work, and a passion for cycling.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Patron Saint of Cyclists<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Virgin of Dorleta, or also called Dorletako ama, is intimately linked to cyclists, since she is their patron. The sanctuary is located in Leintz Gatzaga (Gipuzkoa), in the Alto de Arlaban, known mainly for bicycle tourism.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Although the shrine has ancient roots, its connection to cycling dates back to the mid-20th century, when, in 1958, a group of cycling tourists\u2014including Luis Serrano and Jos\u00e9 Luis S\u00e1enz de Olazgoitia\u2014formed a committee to request that the Virgin of Dorleta be declared the patron saint of cyclists. That same year, a coronation ceremony was held, attended by numerous cycling tourists.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Virgin of Dorleta, also known as Dorletako Ama, is closely associated with cyclists, as she is their patron saint. The shrine is located in Leintz Gatzaga (Gipuzkoa), on the Arlaban Pass, a spot best known for cycling tourism.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Upon their return on August 17, they organized a procession from Gasteiz to Alto de Arlaban. In 1973, the Spanish Cycling Federation officially recognized the Dorletako Ama as the patron saint of all cyclists. Today, the shrine is filled with jerseys, offerings, and a monument inscribed with the words: \u201cMary, Queen of the World, protect the land traversed in all directions by nature-loving cyclists.\u201d Dorleta remains a place of gathering, faith, and gratitude for cyclists from all over Spain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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“Maria, Queen of the world, protects the land traveled in all directions by nature-loving cyclists.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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