Gorka González

Gorka González Larrañaga(born September 28, 1977 in Zarautz, Basque Country) is a Spanish former professional road bicycle racer. He became professional in 2002 and ended his professional career in 2006. He rode his entire career for the Euskaltel-Euskadi team. González 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 a Team Time Trial, with 8 riders.

Palmarès

2005

1st, Stage 5, Vuelta a Burgos

External links

• Gorka González profile at Cycling Archives

Persondata
Name	González, Gorka
Alternative names	González Larrañaga, Gorka
Short description	Spanish racing cyclist
Date of birth	September 28, 1977
Place of birth	Zarautz, Spain
Date of death
Place of death