Eric Young (cyclist)
Eric Galen Young (born February 26, 1989) is an American professional racing cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Continental team Elevate–Webiplex Pro Cycling. Young won the United States National Criterium Championships in both 2011, while riding with Bissell, and in 2013, while riding with Optum–Kelly Benefit Strategies. Before turning professional, Young attended Indiana University Bloomington and won the Little 500 with the "Cutters" team three years.
Young at the 2018 UCI Track Cycling World Championships | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Eric Galen Young |
| Born | February 26, 1989 Geneva, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 74.8 kg (165 lb) |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Elevate–Webiplex Pro Cycling |
| Disciplines |
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| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Sprinter |
| Amateur team | |
| 2010 | Nuvo Cycling Team |
| Professional teams | |
| 2011–2012 | Bissell |
| 2013–2018 | Optum–Kelly Benefit Strategies |
| 2019– | Elevate–KHS Pro Cycling |
In 2015, Young won the second stage of the Tour of the Gila in a bunch sprint, beating Travis McCabe of Team SmartStop.
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