José Antonio Garrido Lima (born November 28, 1975 in Barakaldo,

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) is a Spanish professional

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and guitar player. He currently rides for the UCI ProTour team Quick Step-Innergetic. Since turning professional in 1999, Garrido has achieved several top ten placings in Spanish stage races, including a fourth place, and wins in the combination competition and of stage 2, in the 2003 Clásica de Alcobendas. He recently joined the Portuguese LA MSS - Póvoa do Varzim. He was also the rhythm guitarist of Spanish band Dark Moor during their self-titled album.

Palmarès

;2000 – Benfica : Volta a Portugal ::Stage 8 - winner ;2001 – Jazztel-Costa de Almeria : Vuelta a Burgos ::Metas Volantes competition - winner ;2002 – Jazztel-Costa de Almeria : Volta a Catalunya ::Overall - 10th ;2003 – Paternina-Costa de Almeria : Clásica de Alcobendas ::Overall - 4th ::Stage 2 - winner ::Combination competition - winner : Vuelta a Castilla y León ::Overall - 6th : Vuelta Asturias ::Overall - 9th

External links

Eurosport Profile
1975 births Living people Spanish male cyclists Sportspeople from Barakaldo Cyclists from Biscay Basque musicians Spanish guitarists {{Spain-cycling-bio-1970s-stub