José Alirio Contreras

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Contreras and the second or maternal family name is Vásquez.

José Alirio Contreras Vásquez (born March 21, 1978) is a retired Venezuelan professional racing cyclist. A mountain specialist, he led the 2010 Vuelta al Táchira for much of the race.^[1] Contreras raced with the Lotería del Táchira team for most of his professional career.^[2]

José Alirio Contreras

Personal information
Born	(1978-03-21) March 21, 1978 (age 47) Venezuela
Team information
Discipline	Racing
Role	Rider

After the 2015 Vuelta al Tachira, Contreras signed with a new cycling team, sponsored by the Government of Mérida – Fundarujano.^[2] Contreras recorded his last professional race two months later in April 2015, when he did not finish stage six of the Vuelta Mexico.^[3]

Career

2005

3rd in General Classification Vuelta a Santa Cruz de Mora (VEN)

1st in Mountains Classification Vuelta a Venezuela (VEN)^[4]

2006

3rd in General Classification Vuelta al Tachira (VEN)^[5]

2009

7th in General Classification Vuelta a Venezuela (VEN)^[6]