Roberto Heras
Spanish cyclist (born 1974)
Biography
Roberto Heras Hernández (born 1 February 1974) is a Spanish former professional road bicycle racer who won the Vuelta a España a record four times. Between 1997 and 2005 he finished in the top 5 of the Vuelta every year except 1998 when he finished 6th. He won a record-tying three times, and then broke the record with a fourth win in 2005, but he was eventually disqualified after being accused of taking EPO. Heras chose to fight the accusations and this resulted in a lengthy court case and appeal process.
In June 2011, Heras successfully appealed the disqualification in the civil court of Castilla y León, and this decision was upheld in the Spanish supreme court in December 2012. The Spanish cycling federation subsequently reinstated Heras as 2005 Vuelta champion.
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Career highlights
Teams
- Kelme
- Discovery Channel
- ONCE
Family
- Siblings
- Miguel Heras
Quick answers about Roberto Heras
- How old is Roberto Heras?
- Roberto Heras is 52 years old (born February 1, 1974).
- When is Roberto Heras's birthday?
- Roberto Heras was born on February 1, 1974.
- Where was Roberto Heras born?
- Roberto Heras was born in Béjar.
- What is Roberto Heras's zodiac sign?
- Roberto Heras's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
- How tall is Roberto Heras?
- Roberto Heras is 1.72 m (5′8″) tall.
- What is Roberto Heras's nationality?
- Roberto Heras is a citizen of Spain.
- What does Roberto Heras do?
- Roberto Heras is known as sport cyclist.
