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After only three seasons, Nicolau becomes one of the trendy cyclists in the Balearic Islands. His results and specially his projection he accredits predict a splendid future for him. Moreover, Nicolau\u2019s ambition has no limits, and the national calendar starts to catch his eye. <\/p>\n
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Casa Darder is one of the main promoters and sponsors of the island cycling. The brothers Antoni and Pere Darder are two of the main bicycle manufacturers in Mallorca. It is essential to highlight that they provide Nicolau with bicycles during his whole career. Casa Darder was located in the Alexandre Rossell\u00f3 Avenue, number 34. <\/p>\n
[\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item ribbon=”1930, Barcelona” title=”His close friendship with Mariano Ca\u00f1ardo” timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ image=”https:\/\/www.josepnicolau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20-Mariano-Canardo.jpeg” alt=”Josep Nicolau, el Can\u00f3 de Llorito” child_animation=”none” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”20 Mariano Ca\u00f1ardo”]<\/p>\n
Mariano Ca\u00f1ardo Lacasta (Olite, Navarra, February 5th, 1906 \u2013 Barcelona, June 20th, 1987), was a great friend of Josep Nicolau and a dominating cyclist during this period. Ca\u00f1ardo was a professional cyclist, considered one of the best Catalan cyclists in history. His record of 7 Tours of Catalonia has not been overtaken yet. He was known by the Catalan nickname Olite. <\/p>\n
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Ca na Maria des Cego was a textile and dressmaking establishment founded in the 1860s in Palma. It was initially located in Marqu\u00e8s del Palmer square but in the 1900s it was relocated in Colon Street, as it can be seen in this image. At the beginning of the 20th Century the shop was completely remodelled, and it is currently a Benetton store. <\/p>\n
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Nicolau\u2019s recognition in the Llevant Tour arrives during its third stage, between Alcoi and Pobla Llarga (155km). The cyclist from Lloret gets his desired victory with a sprint, overtaking Garc\u00eda Telmo and Josep Maria Sans, second and third positions. His victory marks a milestone in his career and in the islands cycling. Thus, Nicolau becomes the first Balearic cyclist to win a stage in a tour in the mainland. <\/p>\n
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Nicolau wins at the last stage, between Vinar\u00f2s and Val\u00e8ncia (160km). The tour, which was completed without any difficulties, ends up with a sprint. During the final stage a large group is formed by Ca\u00f1ardo, Sans, Escuriet, Ballester, Flaquer and Nicolau, among others. They are the chosen ones to win the final stage. Finally, Nicolau imposes his speed to get another victory after overtaking Sans and Ca\u00f1ardo. <\/p>\n
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1930, the confirmation moment After only three seasons, Nicolau becomes one of the trendy cyclists in the Balearic Islands. His results and specially his projection he accredits predict a splendid future for him. Moreover, Nicolau\u2019s ambition has no limits, and the national calendar starts to catch his eye.