Francisco Ventoso facts for kids
Ventoso at the 2019 Vuelta a España
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| Full name | Francisco José Ventoso Alberdi | ||
| Nickname | Fran | ||
| Born | 6 May 1982 Reinosa, Spain |
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| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
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| Current team | Retired | ||
| Discipline | Road | ||
| Role | Rider | ||
| Rider type | Sprinter | ||
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Francisco José Ventoso Alberdi (born on May 6, 1982) is a Spanish former professional road racing cyclist. He was known as a strong sprinter, which means he was very fast at the end of races. Fran, as he is often called, rode for several top cycling teams from 2004 until 2020.
About Francisco Ventoso
Francisco Ventoso was born in Reinosa, Spain. He became a professional cyclist in 2004. Over his career, he competed in many big races around the world. He was especially good at winning individual stages in major tours.
Cycling Career Highlights
Ventoso started his professional journey with the Saunier Duval-Prodir team in 2004. He later joined other teams like Andalucía-Cajasur and Carmiooro-NGC. In 2011, he moved to Movistar Team, where he achieved some of his biggest wins.
Key Victories
Francisco Ventoso had many important wins during his career. Here are some of his most notable achievements:
- He won a stage in the 2006 Vuelta a España, which is one of cycling's three biggest races.
- In 2010, he won Paris–Brussels, a famous one-day race. This win helped him get picked for the World Championships that year.
- He won two individual stages in the Giro d'Italia, another huge race. He won a stage in 2011 and another in 2012.
- In 2012, Ventoso became the Spanish National Road Race Champion. This meant he got to wear a special jersey in races for the next year, showing he was the best rider in Spain.
- He also won a team time trial stage at the 2017 Vuelta a España with his team.
Ventoso was known for his speed and ability to finish strong in group sprints. He retired from professional cycling in 2020.
See also
In Spanish: Fran Ventoso para niños
