Craig Lewis (cyclist)

Craig Lewis (born January 10, 1985) is an American former professional road bicycle racer, who competed professionally between 2007 and 2013.

Craig Lewis
Personal information
Born (1985-01-10) January 10, 1985
Moore, South Carolina, United States of America
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight143 lb (65 kg)
Team information
Current teamRetired
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Amateur team
2004–2006TIAA–CREF
Professional teams
2007Slipstream–Chipotle
2008–2011Team High Road
2012–2013Champion System

In 2004, while riding for TIAA–CREF – then a small team on the US circuit that would later grow to be one of the world's biggest, currently known as EF Education–EasyPost – Lewis was gravely injured when he was struck by a car during an individual time trial at the Tour de Georgia. He lost consciousness, punctured both lungs, suffered severe internal bleeding, and fractured dozens of bones. After months of rehab and physical therapy, and multiple surgeries, Lewis eventually made a full recovery.

After failing to earn a contract for the 2014 season, Lewis retired in February 2014.

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