Reuben Thompson

Reuben Thompson (born 15 February 2001) is a New Zealand professional racing cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Continental team Groupama–FDJ Continental Team.[3] In July 2021 Thompson took the biggest win of his career taking home all the main jerseys in the Giro della Valle d'Aosta.[4] Starting in 2023, Thompson will ride for UCI WorldTeam Groupama–FDJ.[5]

Reuben Thompson
Thompson during the fifth stage of the Tour Alsace 2021
Personal information
Born (2001-02-15) 15 February 2001
Queenstown, New Zealand
Height184 cm (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Weight62 kg (137 lb)
Team information
Current teamGroupama–FDJ Continental Team
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Professional team
2021–2022Groupama–FDJ Continental Team[2]

Major results
2019
3rd Time trial, National Junior Road Championships
6th Overall Ain Bugey Valromey Tour
2020
1st Stage 3 Tour of Southland
2021
1st Overall Giro della Valle d'Aosta
1st Mountain classification
1st Points classification
1st Stage 1 (TTT) New Zealand Cycle Classic
3rd Overall Tour du Pays de Montbéliard
3rd Road race, National Under-23 Road Championships
5th Overall Ronde de l'Isard
2022
2nd Overall Circuit des Ardennes
1st Youth classification

References
  1. "Reuben Thompson". www.procyclingstats.com. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  2. "Talented teenage riders sign for Groupama-FDJ". Cycling New Zealand. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  3. "GROUPAMA – FDJ". UCI. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  4. Chandler, Philip (23 July 2021). "Reuben's proven wheel deal". Mountain Scene. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  5. "Thompson making the step up". Otago Daily Times Online News. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.


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