Taylor Tolleson
Taylor Tolleson (born 13 July 1985) is an American former cyclist.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 July 1985 Pacific Grove, California |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional teams | |
| 2006–2007 | TIAA–CREF |
| 2008–2009 | BMC Racing Team |
On July 23, 2009, while riding on his motorcycle, Tolleson was the victim of a hit-and-run, forcing him to end his career at 25. He suffered from severe head trauma and vertebrae fractures. He sued the driver, who was under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident.[2]
Major results
- 2005
- 1st Stage 5 Cascade Classic
- 2007
- 1st Stage 6 Tour de Toona
- 2008
- 1st Tour de Leelanau
References
- "Taylor Tolleson". ProCyclingStats. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- Squires, Jennifer (15 May 2010). "Former Santa Cruz pro cyclist Taylor Tolleson sues over hit-and-run that ended his career". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
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