Joaquim Gomes (cyclist)

Joaquim Gomes
Personal information
Full nameJoaquim Augusto Gomes Oliveira
Born (1965-11-21) 21 November 1965 (age 58)
Lisbon, Portugal
Team information
Current teamRetired
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Professional teams
1986–1987Sporting–Raposeira
1988Louletano–Vale do Lobo
1989–1990Sicasal–Toreensse
1991Calbrita–Lousa
1992–1994Recer–Boavista
1995Sicasal–Acral
1996–2000LA Alumínios–A.C. Malveira
2001–2002Carvalhelhos–Boavista

Joaquim Augusto Gomes Oliveira (born November 21, 1965, in Lisbon) is a former road bicycle racer from Portugal. He is considered one of the best Portuguese cyclists of all time, being best known for his mountain climbing capabilities.

During his career he won two editions of Volta a Portugal (1989 and 1993), participating in 18 editions of the competition. Currently he is the director of Volta a Portugal.