Gonzalo Aja
Spanish cyclist
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Gonzalo Aja Barquín (Matienzo, Cantabria, 13 June 1946) is a Spanish former professional road bicycle racer. In the 1974 Tour de France, Aja was the first cyclist on the Col du Tourmalet and the Mont Ventoux, and finished on the 5th place of the general classification.[1][2]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Gonzalo Aja Barquín |
| Born | 13 June 1946 Matienzo, Spain |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Climber |
| Professional teams | |
| 1970–1972 | Karpy |
| 1973–1975 | Kas–Kaskol |
| 1976 | Teka |
| 1977 | Teka–Campagnolo |
| 1978–1979 | Novostil–Helios |
| Major wins | |
| 1971 1 Vuelta a Cantabria GC, 1972 1 Subida a Arrate GC, 1967 1 Vuelta a Valenciana GC, 1 Vuelta Ciclista a Levante GC | |
Honors
- 1971
- Vuelta a Cantabria
- 1972
- Subida a Arrate
- 1974
- Clásica de Santoña
- Tour de France:
- 5th place overall classification
- 1976
- Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana
- 1977
- Clásica de Santoña
