David García (cyclist)
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David García Dapena is a retired Spanish
professional road bicycle racer.
During the 2010 Vuelta a España
he tested positive for EPO
. A later sample also tested positive for HES
. The Spanish Cycling Federation subsequently banned him for 2 years, effective October 6, 2010, and declared his results of the 2010 Vuelta a España void. He has since announced his retirement.
2001
2003
2004
2005
2006
2008
2009
Spain
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professional road bicycle racer.
During the 2010 Vuelta a España
2010 Vuelta a España
The 2010 Vuelta a España was held from August 28 to September 19 and was won by Vincenzo Nibali. The race began in Seville and ended, as is tradition, in Madrid.The race covered...
he tested positive for EPO
EPO
-Organizations:*EPO Gaming An Entertainment Poker Company based out of Austin, TX*EPO , a Belgian publishing company*European Patent Organisation or its main organ the European Patent Office, a public international organisation...
. A later sample also tested positive for HES
Hydroxyethyl starch
Hydroxyethyl starch is a nonionic starch derivative. It is one of the most frequently used volume expander under the trade names Hespan by B. Braun Medical Inc...
. The Spanish Cycling Federation subsequently banned him for 2 years, effective October 6, 2010, and declared his results of the 2010 Vuelta a España void. He has since announced his retirement.
Palmarès
2000- 1st, Stage 8, Volta a Portugal do Futuro
2001
- 1st, Stage 4, GP Philips
2003
- 1st, Stage 2, GP Castanhede
- 1st, Stage 1, GP Abimota
- 1st, Stage 4, GP Abimota
2004
- 1st, Stage 4, Volta a Terras de Santa Maria
- 1st, Stage 2, Volta a Tras os Montes
2005
- 1st, Stage, GP Abimota
2006
- 1st, Stage, Volta a Terras de Santa Maria
2008
- 1st, Overall, Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey2008 Presidential Cycling Tour of TurkeyThe 2008 Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey, the 44th running of the race, took place from April 13 to April 20, 2008.-Stages:-Teams:25 teams started the race – each had 6 riders at the start of the tour i.e., 150 started in total...
- 1st, Stage 15, Vuelta a España2008 Vuelta a EspañaThe 2008 Vuelta a España was the 63rd edition of the Vuelta a España, one of cycling's Grand Tours. The event took place from 30 August to 21 September 2008 over 21 stages covering . The first stage was a team time trial in Granada. The event finished in Madrid 23 days later...
2009
- 1st, Stage 2, Presidential Cycling Tour of TurkeyPresidential Cycling Tour of TurkeyPresidential Cycling Tour of Turkey is a professional road bicycle racing stage race held annually in Turkey. Historically the race attracted almost no attention from Europe's major cycling teams and best riders. However, its recent elevation in rankings has attracted an increasingly competitive...
- 1st, Vuelta a La RiojaVuelta a La RiojaThe Vuelta a La Rioja is a regional Spanish road bicycle race held in La Rioja. Since 2005, it has been a 2.1 category race on the UCI Europe Tour.The event is facing financial challenges in 2009. Wrote velonews.com:...