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Historic Overview Alex Stieda

Rider

Overall Rank6252
NameAlex STIEDA
Country
  Canada
Date of birth13-Apr-1961 - Vancouver (British Columbia)
ContemporiesView Contemporary Ranking

Biography

Alex Stieda

Alexander Nicholas Ernst Stieda (born April 13, 1961) is a former professional road bicycle racer from Canada. Stieda led five classifications of the Tour de France on the second day of the 1986 Tour de France: the general classification, the mountains classification, the combination classification, the intermediate sprints classification and the young rider classification, becoming the first North American to lead the Tour de France. He finished in 120th place, in his only Tour de France, riding on the 7-Eleven - Hoonved Cycling Team. He also placed bronze in the 1982 Australian Commonwealth Games, and competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics for his native country. At the 1983 Summer Universiade he won the bronze medal in the men's individual pursuit. He also competed in the individual pursuit and points race events at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Alex is the co-founder of the Tour of Alberta professional cycling race.

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Badges

2

Major Victories

Coors Classic - stages 1982 (1), 1985 (1)
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Seasons

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