Rider Profile
Ruben Plaza Molina
Israel Cycling Academy

Personal Details:
Teams history:
- 2019 - Israel Cycling Academy
- 2018 - Israel Cycling Academy
- 2017 - Orica-Scott
- 2016 - Orica-BikeExchange
- 2015 - Lampre-Merida
- 2014 - Movistar Team
- 2013 - Movistar Team
- 2012 - Movistar Team
- 2011 - Movistar Team
- 2010 - Caisse d'Epargne
- 2009 - Liberty Seguros
- 2008 - Benfica
- 2007 - Caisse d'Epargne
- 2006 - Comunidad Valenciana
- 2005 - Comunidad Valenciana
- 2004 - Comunidad Valenciana - Kelme
- 2003 - iBanesto.com
- 2002 - iBanesto.com
- 2001 - iBanesto.com
Biography:
Key Results
1st Tour de France stage 16, 2015
1st Vuelta a España stage 20, 2005; 20, '15
1st overall Vuelta a Castilla y León 2013
1st overall Vuelta a La Rioja 2007
1st overall GP Costa Azul 2005
1st overall Vuelta a Aragón 2005
1st overall Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2008
Spanish national road race champion 2003, '09
2nd Overall Vuelta a La Rioja 2006
2nd Overall Vuelta a Murcia 2009
3rd Trofeo Cala Millor 2004
3rd overall Volta a Portugal 2008-09
3rd overall Volta ao Algarve 2009
Related Articles

Tour de France stage 16 quotes: Thomas 'shaken but alright' after crashing on descent into Gap
By Cycling News published
Thomas, Plaza, Mauduit, Froome and Contador

News shorts: Plaza to Lampre-Merida
By Cycling News published
Ista to Wallonie-Bruxelles, Bretagne signs two

Plaza not happy to return to crash site in Murcia
By Cycling News published
Leap Year baby hoping to stay healthy for full 2012 season

Ruben Plaza leg surgery knocks him out of Tour de France
By Cycling News published
Movistar rider hopes to ride Vuelta a Espana this year

Plaza breaks leg in Vuelta Murcia crash
By Cycling News published
Movistar loses two as Soler abandons

Rubén Plaza says Operation Puerto ruined his career
By Cycling News published
Spaniard on track for career-best success

Rubén Plaza returns to Caisse d'Epargne
By Richard Tyler published
Spaniard to race with Unzué-led squad for third time in career

Valverde, Freire and Sánchez lead Spain's Worlds team
By Gregor Brown published
Spain sends star-filled team to Mendrisio World Championships
Blogs
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The fascination of the three amigos GC battle - Philippa York Vuelta a España analysis
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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





