Félix Cárdenas

Who is Félix Cárdenas?

Félix Rafael Cárdenas Ravalo is a Colombian professional road bicycle racer who rides for GW-Shimano. He previously rode for UCI Professional Continental team Barloworld until the team's demise in 2009. In the 2001 Tour de France, Cardenas took one of the biggest victory of his career on the mountainous stage 12. He crossed the line solo in Ax-les-Thermes, with Roberto Laiseka and Lance Armstrong rounding the podium. He performed his trademark victory salute, standing on the pedals with arms raised high in the air.