About Markel Irizar
Born 1980. Markel Irizar is a Spanish sport cyclist.
Markel Irizar Aranburu (born 5 February 1980) is a Spanish former professional road racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 2004 and 2019 for the , and teams. During his professional career, Irizar took two victories – a stage win at the 2010 Tour du Poitou-Charentes and the general classification at the 2011 Vuelta a Andalucía.
Following his retirement from riding in August 2019, and from 2024, works as the general manager for the Lidl–Trek Development Team.
Personal life Born in Oñati, Basque Country, Irizar resided in Arrasate, Basque Country, Spain, as of 2014. Irizar was diagnosed and treated for testicular cancer in 2002.
Major results Source:
2009
2010 5th Overall Tour du Poitou-Charentes 1st Stage 4 5th Chrono des Nations 2011
10th Chrono des Nations 2012 9th Overall Three Days of De Panne 2017
Grand Tour general classification results timeline
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Who is Markel Irizar?
road bicycle racer
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Markel Irizar was born on 5 February 1980 in Oñati.
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Markel Irizar is a sport cyclist.
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Markel Irizar is Spanish.
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