Fernando Carvalho
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Alberto Fernando Carvalho Oliveira (born February 5, 1965) was one of Portugal's leading cyclists in the late 1980s and early 1990s, racing with the Lousa-Trinaranjus-Akai team and then Ruquita-Philips-Feirense team.
His strength was that of a great all-rounder, able to win tough mountain stages, time-trials and sprints; he was also known as a reckless descender and celebrated some spectacular crashes.
As the leader of the Ruquita team, he became a well-known cyclist in Spain, although his biggest victories came in Portugal, including the Volta ao Alentejo
in 1989, the Volta ao Algarve
in 1989 and 1990 and the Volta a Portugal
in 1990.
He retired from cycling in 1994 and set up the Escola de Ciclismo Fernando Carvalho U18 and U23 race team, racing under the Dulcetextil colours 2004-2006 and then L.A. Aluminios in 2007, as a part of the L.A. Aluminios pro team.
He also established a custom cycling clothing brand in 2002 under his own name selling cycling and triathlon clothing to clubs around the world.
His strength was that of a great all-rounder, able to win tough mountain stages, time-trials and sprints; he was also known as a reckless descender and celebrated some spectacular crashes.
As the leader of the Ruquita team, he became a well-known cyclist in Spain, although his biggest victories came in Portugal, including the Volta ao Alentejo
Volta ao Alentejo
The Volta ao Alentejo is a road bicycle racing stage race held annually in the Alentejo, Portugal. Since 2005, it has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour.-Palmarès:-External links:**...
in 1989, the Volta ao Algarve
Volta ao Algarve
The Volta ao Algarve is a road bicycle racing stage race held annually in the Algarve, Portugal. Since 2005, it has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour. Due to its early February position in the European calendar, it is used by many riders to prepare for the Spring...
in 1989 and 1990 and the Volta a Portugal
Volta a Portugal
The Volta a Portugal em bicicleta is a long distance road bicycle race for professionals held in Portugal. The competition takes place annually during a two-week span.- History :...
in 1990.
He retired from cycling in 1994 and set up the Escola de Ciclismo Fernando Carvalho U18 and U23 race team, racing under the Dulcetextil colours 2004-2006 and then L.A. Aluminios in 2007, as a part of the L.A. Aluminios pro team.
He also established a custom cycling clothing brand in 2002 under his own name selling cycling and triathlon clothing to clubs around the world.