Berni Álvarez to fire up Tour de France in Barcelona as Catalonia’s first sports advisor

Álvarez, a long‑time cycling fan who followed the Indurain era, is known for his love of ramps and his 1.95‑metre stature. He said he wants Catalonia to host a major international event each year. sports24.club

His role as the first sports advisor to the Generalitat of Catalonia will see him launch the Tour de France in Barcelona, marking a new era of sporting ambition for the region.