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No. 135 - Luis Romero Amaran

Team: Colavita/Sutter Home presented by Cooking Light
DOB: 4/7/1979
Nationality: CUB
Residence(s): Matanzas, Cuba
Height: 5'9'' | Weight: 158
Pro Since: 2007
Speciality: Time Trialing, GC
Past Pro Teams: Colavita Sutter Home (2008)
 

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Career Highlights

2008 1st Stage 3 San Dimas Stage Race ? 1st GC Sprint Competition Redlands Bicycle Classic - 1st Tour de Toona - 2nd Stage 2, Redlands Bicycle Classic - 3rd Stage 5 Vuelta Mendoza (Argentina) ? 3rd Time Trial Fitchburg Longsjo Classic
2007 1st Stage 3 Vuelta Segovia - 1st Stage 5 Vuelta Galicia - 1st GC & Stage 4 Vuelta Avila - 1st Stage 5 Vuelta Tenerife
1998-2005 Cuban National Team Member

Interesting Facts

Winning the Tour de Toona criterium and the Redland's sprint competition in his debut year on the North American pro circuit, Luis Amaran established himself as a cyclist to watch. He's now in his second season with Colavita/Sutter Home, and has been described by the cycling press as the team's 'secret weapon.' Luis previously raced with the Cuban National Team from 1998 to 2005 before defecting to Spain in 2007 where he competed on the professional circuit. Ranked #7 in the NRC overall standings for 2008, Luis's speed and talent are likely to deliver more victories in 2009.