Alex Rhodes (cyclist)

Alexis "Alex" Rhodes (born 1 December 1984) is an Australian professional racing cyclist.

Alex Rhodes
Rhodes at the Australian Championships January 2008
Personal information
Full nameAlexis Rhodes
NicknameAlexi
Born (1984-12-01) 1 December 1984
Alice Springs, Australia
Team information
Current teamOrica–AIS
DisciplineRoad, Track
RoleRider
Professional teams
20072010T-Mobile/High Road
2011Garmin–Cervélo
2012Orica–AIS
Major wins
Bay Classic, 2 stages
Medal record
Women's road cycling
Representing Orica–AIS
UCI Road World Championships
Silver medal – second place2012 ValkenburgTeam time trial

On 18 July 2005, Rhodes suffered major trauma when a car drove into a training squad of Australian cyclists training near Zeulenroda, Germany, killing her teammate Amy Gillett.[1]

Career highlights

2002
1st Pursuit, UCI Track World Championships – Juniors
2004
1st Points race, World Cup, Sydney
3rd Pursuit, World Cup, Sydney
2005
2nd Points race, World Cup, Los Angeles
3rd Points race, World Cup, Manchester
3rd Pursuit, Australian National Track Championships, Adelaide
2006
1st Stage 3 Bay Classic, Geelong Ritchie Boulevard
3rd Pursuit, Australian National Track Championships, Adelaide
3rd Points race, Australian National Track Championships, Adelaide
2007
1st Stage 3 Bay Classic, Ritchie Boulevard
1st Stage 4 Bay Classic, Geelong Botanic Gardens
2008
1st Stage 1 Bay Classic
3rd Australian National Time Trial Championships, Ballarat
2012
2nd Team time trial, 2012 UCI Road World Championships

References

  1. "We're on the mend, say riders". The Age. Melbourne. 24 July 2005.


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