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New Zealand racing cyclist (born 1987) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Samuel Ryan Bewley (born 22 July 1987) is an amateur podcast host and former[4] professional racing cyclist[5] from New Zealand who last rode for UCI WorldTeam Team BikeExchange–Jayco.[6] He also competed for UCI ProTeam Team RadioShack[7] and BikeNZ PureBlack Racing.[8] He competed in nine Grand Tours, including five starts at the Vuelta a España and three starts at the Giro d'Italia. Bewley made his sole Tour de France appearance in the 2020 edition, before retiring from professional cycling at the end of 2022.[9]
Personal information | |
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Full name | Samuel Ryan Bewley[1] |
Nickname | Bewls, Wagon |
Born | Rotorua, New Zealand | 22 July 1987
Height | 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) |
Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) |
Team information | |
Current team | Retired |
Disciplines | |
Role | Rider |
Rider type |
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Professional teams | |
2009 | Trek–Livestrong |
2010–2011 | Team RadioShack |
2012 | PureBlack Racing |
2012–2022 | Orica–GreenEDGE[2][3] |
Major wins | |
Grand Tours
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Medal record |
Bewley attended Glenholme Primary School, Rotorua Intermediate School and Rotorua Boys' High School.[10][11]
At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Bewley won the bronze medal as part of the New Zealand team in team pursuit, together with Hayden Roulston, Marc Ryan, and Jesse Sergent.[11]
On 8 October 2009, it was announced that Bewley would join the new UCI ProTeam Team RadioShack, which was led by Lance Armstrong and included Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner.[12]
In May 2012, Bewley joined Australian UCI WorldTeam Orica–GreenEDGE, and made his first appearance for the team at the Bayern–Rundfahrt.[13] At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, he was again part of the New Zealand team in the men's pursuit, winning bronze for the second successive Games.[14]
In August 2020, he was named in the startlist for the Tour de France.[15] After a crash in stage 10 of the race, in January 2021 Bewley postponed his return to racing until March, due to long-term injuries.[16]
On 1 August 2022, he announced his intention to retire as a professional cyclist at the end of 2022.[17]
In 2023, Bewley joined the team of broadcaster NBC for their coverage of the Tour de France, acting as a commentator.[18]
Grand Tour | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
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Giro d'Italia | — | — | 122 | 125 | — | 130 | — | — |
Tour de France | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | DNF |
Vuelta a España | DNF | 135 | — | 140 | 143 | — | 100 | — |
— | Did not compete |
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DNF | Did not finish |
Bewley is in a relationship with fellow professional cyclist, Hannah Barnes.[19]
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