Joey Schusler

Joey Schusler (born March 26, 1990) is an American professional downhill mountain bike racer residing in Boulder, Colorado.

Joey Schusler
Personal information
Full nameJoseph Schusler
NicknameJoey
Born (1990-03-26) March 26, 1990
USA
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight160 lb (73 kg)
Team information
Current teamYeti/Fox Racing Shox World Cup
DisciplineMTB
RoleRider, Racer
Rider typeDH, 4X, DS, DJ, XC, Enduro
Major wins
  • Colorado State Champion (2 Wins)
  • USA Collegiate National Champion (3 Wins)
  • Professional Podiums (22 Podiums)
  • USA National Team Member (3 times)

Competitive history

Schusler started racing the Mountain States Cup in Colorado at the age of 13. By 14 he had risen to be one of the top ranked riders in Colorado. In 2005 he began racing in the USA National Series where he over the next two years he would rise to become one of the top 3 USA juniors. In 2007 he competed in his first UCI World Championships in Ft. William, Scotland. In 2008 he competed in his second UCI World Championships race in Val di Sole, Italy.

By 2009 Schusler started out his first season as a full-time professional and UCI Elite rider. Competing as a pro in the USA National Series, Schusler finished in second place in the overall championship. Schusler was also selected to be on the USA World Championship team in Australia in 2009 where he finished 32nd in the world.

Personal life

Schusler studied Technology, Arts, and Digital Media, as well as Creative Advertising in the School of Journalism at the University of Colorado at Boulder .[1]

Yeti Cycles has signed Schusler on board to be a development rider racing the entire UCI World Cup Series in 2010 and 2011.[2]

References
  1. Schusler, Joey. "About". Official website. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
  2. http://www.foxracingshox.com/when-it-counts/teamfox.php?discipline=bike&member=schusler
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