Julen Goikoetxea

Basque racing cyclist

Julen Goikoetxea Garate (18 August 1985 – 7 October 2006) was a Basque racing cyclist from Ondarroa.Goikoetxea started his international career in 2004 as a member of the team.

In his first two seasons he won five races.UCI ProTour team Euskaltel–Euskadi acknowledged his talent and contracted him for the 2007 season.

Despite his success as a cyclist, he began to suffer from depression.He tried to kill himself several times before doctors took care of his health.

As a result, he did not cycle any races since May 2006.On 7 October 2006 he committed suicide by jumping off his balcony.