Rider Profile
Manuel Antonio Leal Cardoso
Caja Rural

Personal Details:
Nationality
Portugal
Date of birth
07/04/1983
Teams history:
- 2013 - Caja Rural
- 2012 - Caja Rural
- 2011 - Team RadioShack
- 2010 - Footon-Servetto
- 2009 - Liberty Seguros
- 2008 - Liberty Seguros
- 2007 - Riberalves - Boavista
- 2006 - Carvalhelhos-Boavista
Related Articles

Portugal names three for 2012 London Olympics
By Cycling News published
Costa, Oliveira and Cardoso to represent Iberian nation

Cardoso to lead bigger budget Caja Rural
By Peter Cossins published
Sponsorship for Spanish Pro Continental team confirmed until 2014

Cardoso looks to repeat stage win Down Under
By Susan Westemeyer published
RadioShack rider has shaken off 2010 crashes and injuries

Radioshack signs Cardoso, Sergent and Kwiatkowski
By Laura Weislo published
More transfer news from Lampre, AG2R and Skil-Shimano

Cardoso not afraid of Pro Tour jump
By Jean-François Quénet published
Portuguese champion earns Footon-Servetto some respect
Blogs
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The fascination of the three amigos GC battle - Philippa York Vuelta a España analysis
Jonas Vingegaard is the overall favourite but can João Almeida and Juan Ayuso combine to beat him? -
Nathan Haas blog: Has the UCI done enough for gravel pros at the Gravel World Championships?
Sponsored gravel riders appear to be losing interest in the rainbow jersey battle -
Lauren De Crescenzo and her tough decision to miss UCI Gravel World Championships
In her own words, the gravel star explains the complex picture of the Gravel World Championships for the US team -
A proper women's race – Historic day in Emporia at Unbound Gravel
Extended gaps around women's start end with unprecedented sprint finish though 'it’s still imperfect, but it’s the best we can do for now' -
Road prep and adapting to new rules as Life Time Grand Prix begins at Fuego XL mountain bike event
Lauren De Crescenzo uses The Growler for confidence boost ride ahead of prestigious off-road series







