- Gorka Gonzalez Larrañaga
Gorka Gonzalez Larrañaga(born
September 28 ,1977 inZarautz , Basque Country) is a Spanish former professionalroad bicycle racer . He became professional in 2002 and ended his professional career in 2006. He rode his entire career for theEuskaltel-Euskadi team.Victories
;2005
Vuelta a Burgos , Stage 5Tour de France Participations*2002 - DNF (abandoned after 11th stage)
Gonzalez was the only one out of 189 enlisted riders who was not allowed to start in the
2004 Tour de France after failing a health-test prior to the race, due to a high hematocrit value. He was suspended for two weeks. His team Euskadi was not allowed a substitute and started that year's Tour, which included aTeam Time Trial , with 8 riders.Vuelta a España Participations*2005 - 42nd
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