| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 December 1939 Bergara, Spain |
| Died | 27 September 2023 (aged 83) Bergara |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional teams | |
| 1964 | Inuri |
| 1965 | GAC–Mobylette |
| 1966–1969 | Fagor |
| 1970–1972 | Bic |
| Major wins | |
Grand Tours
| |
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