Alex Stieda

Alexander Nicholas Ernst Stieda (born April 13, 1961) is a former professional road bicycle racer from Canada.[1] Stieda led five classifications of the Tour de France on the second day of the 1986 Tour de France: the general classification, the mountains classification, the combination classification, the intermediate sprints classification and the young rider classification, becoming the first North American to lead the Tour de France.[2] He finished in 120th place, in his only Tour de France, riding on the 7-Eleven - Hoonved Cycling Team. He also placed bronze in the 1982 Australian Commonwealth Games, and competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics for his native country. At the 1983 Summer Universiade he won the bronze medal in the men's individual pursuit.[3] He also competed in the individual pursuit and points race events at the 1984 Summer Olympics.[4] Alex is the co-founder of the Tour of Alberta professional cycling race.

Alex Stieda, OLY

Stieda at the 1986 Tour de France
Personal information
Full name	Alexander Nicholas Ernst Stieda
Born	(1961-04-13) April 13, 1961 Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Team information
Current team	Retired
Discipline	Road, Track
Role	Rider
Rider type	Rouleur
Amateur teams
1979–1985	Canadian National Team
1982–1985	7-Eleven Amateur Team
Professional teams
1986–1990	7-Eleven
1991	Evian–Miko
1992	Coors Light
Medal record Men's track cycling Representing  Canada Commonwealth Games 1982 Brisbane Individual pursuit Universiade 1983 Edmonton Individual pursuit