| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 March 1965 Cartago, Colombia |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional teams | |
| 1986–1987 | Café de Colombia–Varta |
| 1988–1989 | Reynolds |
| 1990–1992 | Postobón–Manzana–Ryalcao |
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| Grand Tour | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vuelta a España | 12 | 30 | 39 | 69 | 17 |
 Giro d'Italia | DNF | — | — | — | — |
| Tour de France | — | 25 | 16 | — | DNF |
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