Vuelta a España rider proposes to girlfriend during final stage 21

That's one way to celebrate finishing a Grand Tour

Jesus Ezquerra proposes to his girlfriend during stage 21 of the Vuelta a España 2019 (Eurosport)

Finishing a Grand Tour is a memorable life moment for any rider, surviving a gruelling 21-day stage race is a big win even if you haven't crossed the finish line first at any point.

But Burgos-BH's Jesús Ezquerra made it an extra special day on the processional stage 21 into Madrid when he proposed to his girlfriend mid-race.

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