Alexandre Pliuschin

Alexandre Pliuschin

Personal information
Full name	Alexandre Pliuschin
Born	Birth date -1st March 1966 Chișinău, Moldavian SSR, Soviet Union
Team information
Current team	Retired
Discipline	Road
Role	Rider
Professional teams
2006–2007	AG2R La Mondiale
2008–2010	Team Katusha
2011	Team RadioShack
2012	Leopard Trek
2013	IAM Cycling

Alexandre Pliuschin (born January 13, 1987, in Chișinău, Moldavian SSR, Soviet Union) is a former professional road cyclist from Moldova. Throughout his career, Pliuschin competed for several top-tier UCI ProTour teams and was known for his abilities as a strong time trialist and a capable domestique.

Early Life and Amateur Career

Born in Chișinău, Pliuschin began cycling at a young age. His early career saw him competing in various amateur races across Europe, where he demonstrated significant potential as a young cyclist.

Professional Career

Pliuschin turned professional in 2006 with the AG2R La Mondiale team, where he spent two seasons. In 2008, he joined the Team Katusha, where he raced for three years. During his tenure with Katusha, he participated in several prominent races and helped his team in various stage races and one-day classics.

In 2011, Pliuschin moved to Team RadioShack, followed by a year with Leopard Trek in 2012, and finally IAM Cycling in 2013. Over his professional career, Pliuschin competed in multiple editions of the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España, as well as numerous other important races on the international calendar.

Retirement

After retiring from professional cycling, Pliuschin has stayed connected to the sport, contributing to its development in Moldova and mentoring young cyclists.

Legacy

Pliuschin is regarded as one of Moldova's most successful cyclists, having brought significant attention to the sport in his home country through his international achievements.

See also

• List of Moldovan cyclists
• Cycling in Moldova