Isidro Nozal

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Nozal at the 2005 Vuelta al País Vasco
Nozal at the 2005 Vuelta al País Vasco

Isidro Nozal Vega (born 18 October 1977) is a Spanish professional road racing cyclist. He has become somewhat famous for not showering during Grand Tours for fear that the water will soften his muscles. Runner-up in the 2003 Vuelta a España and instrumental domestique in Roberto Heras 2004 Vuelta a España win.

In 2005, he was suspended for two weeks after being tested with a hematocrit level above 50 before the start of Dauphine Libere.[1] In 2006, he was initially implicated in the Operación Puerto doping case, but was later cleared of any wrongdoing by Spanish officials.[2] For the 2008 Season, Nozal will ride for the portuguese team of Liberty Seguros.[3]

[edit] Major achievements and teams

1999 – ONCE - Deutsche Bank

First year as a professional

2000 – ONCE - Deutsche Bank
2001 – ONCE - Eroski
3rd, Stage 10 – Giro d'Italia
2002 – ONCE - Eroski
Stage 3 – Clasica de Alcobendas
2003 – ONCE - Eroski
Stages 6 and 13 and 2nd overall – Vuelta a España
2004 – Liberty Seguros
2005 – Liberty Seguros-Würth Cycling Team
2006 – Astana-Würth Team
2007 – Karpin-Galicia

[edit] References

  1. ^ www.cyclingnews.com - the first WWW cycling results and news service
  2. ^ VeloNews | Wednesday's EuroFile: Astana 5’ cleared by Spanish courts; Landis sets post-Tour schedule | The Journal of Competitive Cycling
  3. ^ O Norte Desportivo Online
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