Tom Peterson (cyclist)

Thomas Peterson (born December 24, 1986) is an American former professional road racing cyclist who last rode for UCI ProTeam Giant–Shimano.[1][2] Following a six-year stint with TIAA–CREF, Peterson joined Argos–Shimano for the 2013 and 2014 seasons.[3][4] Peterson is a domestique and a resident of Bellevue, Washington.[3] Peterson is a owner of the Peterson Bike Shop in Renton, Washington, United States.[5]

Tom Peterson
Peterson at the 2009 Tour of California
Personal information
Full nameThomas Peterson
Born (1986-12-24) December 24, 1986
Everett, Washington, United States
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
Team information
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Rider typeDomestique
Amateur teams
2002RAD Racing
2003–2005Recycled Cycles Racing
2005Broadmark Capital
Professional teams
2006–2012TIAA–CREF
2013–2014Argos–Shimano

Career achievements

Major results

Sources:[6][7][8]

2004
1st National Junior Road Race Championships
2005
3rd Overall Tour de Taiwan
2006
1st Youth classification Tour of California
6th National Under-23 Road Race Championships
2007
1st Stage 3 Tour of the Gila
2008
3rd National Under-23 Road Race Championships
4th Overall Vuelta Chihuahua Internacional
7th Overall Tour of the Bahamas
2009
1st Mountains classification Herald Sun Tour
1st Stage 2 Tour of California
8th Overall Bayern Rundfahrt
10th Overall Tour of Austria
2011
4th Overall Tour of Turkey

Grand Tour general classification timeline
Grand Tour 2010 2011 2012 2013
A pink jersey Giro d'Italia — 88 — —
A yellow jersey Tour de France — — — —
A red jersey Vuelta a España 25 — 115 116
Legend
DSQDisqualified
DNFDid not finish

References
  1. "Tom Peterson at Giant-Shimano". Giant–Shimano. Deventer, Overijssel: SMS Cycling B.V. January 10, 2014. Archived from the original on January 17, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
  2. "Giant-Shimano (GIA) – NED". UCI World Tour. Aigle, Vaud: Union Cycliste Internationale. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  3. José Been (February 7, 2013). "Tom Peterson Interview: American rider believes he'll have bigger opportunities with Argos Shimano". VeloNation. Retrieved December 22, 2013.
  4. Andrew Hood (November 6, 2013). "Argos-Shimano lines up new title sponsor for 2014". VeloNews. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  5. "Peterson Bicycle Shop: Home". Peterson Bicycle Shop. Renton, Washington: Thomas Peterson. November 18, 2011. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  6. "Thomas Peterson at Cycling Archives". Cycling Archives. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
  7. "Thomas Peterson at Cycling Base". Cycling Base. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  8. "Thomas Peterson at USA Cycling". USA Cycling. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
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