Francisco Pérez Sanchez

Francisco Pérez Sanchez (born 22 July 1978 in Murcia) is a Spanish professional cross-country mountain biker for Wild Wolf Trek Pro Racing, and a former road bicycle racer for several teams including UCI ProTeam Movistar Team.[1] Pérez is a strong climber.

Francisco Pérez
Pérez during the 2007 Tour de Romandie
Personal information
Full nameFrancisco Pérez Sanchez
Born (1978-07-22) 22 July 1978 (age 46)
Murcia, Spain
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight76 kg (168 lb)
Team information
Current teamWild Wolf Trek Pro Racing
DisciplineMountain biking
Road (former)
RoleRider
Rider typeClimbing specialist
Professional teams
2002Porta da Ravessa
2003–2005Milaneza Maia
2005–2011Illes Balears–Banesto
2012–Wild Wolf Trek Pro Racing
Major wins
Clásica de Almería (2006)
Tour de Romandie, 2 stages (2003)

Doping

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In 2004, he was banned for 18 months for EPO use having failed a test during the 2003 Tour de Romandie.[2]

Major results

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Es oficial, Fran Pérez (Movistar) se pasa al mountain bike: "Es un reto apasionante"" [It's official, Fran Pérez (Movistar) is moving to the mountain bike: "It's an exciting challenge"]. Biciciclismo (in Spanish). Gurenet Teknologia S.L. 3 January 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
  2. ^ "Perez suspended". Cyclingnews.com. 2004-01-17. Retrieved 2007-06-11.
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