sentences:  The 2003 Vuelta proved to be González de Galdeano's last Grand Tour as a leading protagonist.González de Galdeano went into the Vuelta as ONCE team leader, however, young team mate Isidro Nozal rode well throughout, until the penultimate stage, a time trial in which he lost over two minutes to Roberto Heras, the eventual race winner.González de Galdeano finished fourth overall.