Phil Gaimon
- January 5, 2024
- Cyclist
Quick Facts
Full Name | Phil Gaimon |
Occupation | Cyclist |
Date Of Birth | Jan 28, 1986(1986-01-28) |
Age | 38 |
Birthplace | United States |
Country | United States |
Horoscope | Aquarius |
Phil Gaimon Biography
Name | Phil Gaimon |
Birthday | Jan 28 |
Birth Year | 1986 |
Place Of Birth | United States |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Parents | Karsten Schwan, Cheryl Gaimon |
Phil Gaimon is one of the most popular and richest Cyclist who was born on January 28, 1986 in United States, United States. Professional road racing cyclist, nicknamed Cookie Monster, who competed with numerous teams on the UCI World Tour. He finished 1st at the 2015 Redlands Bicycle Classic and at the 2017 USA Cycling Hill Climb National Championship.
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After five seasons competing domestically with the Jelly Belly Cycling Team, Kenda–Gear Grinder and Bissell teams, Gaimon signed with the Garmin–Sharp squad for the 2014 season. Gaimon won his very first race with his new team, stage 1 of the 2014 Tour de San Luis, and managed to hold on throughout the race to finish second overall, behind Nairo Quintana, who claimed the leader’s jersey during an individual time trial. Gaimon went back to the American scene in 2015, riding for Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies on a one-year contract. After riding the 2015 season at UCI Continental level, Gaimon announced he would be returning to the World Tour with EF Pro Cycling for 2016. Gaimon announced his retirement at the end of 2016.
Gaimon began authoring books during his professional career, including Pro Cycling on $10 a Day: From Fat Kid to Euro Pro, which was released in 2014 by VeloPress. He continued writing in retirement, including 2017’s Ask a Pro: Deep Thoughts and Unreliable Advice from America’s Foremost Cycling Sage (also published by VeloPress) and Draft Animals: Living the Pro Cycling Dream (Once in a While) released by Penguin Books. Gaimon also hosts a weekly podcast called The Peloton Brief and an annual charity event ride in Simi Valley, California called Phil’s Cookie Fondo.
He shared a throwback tribute photo with his father on Instagram in May 2019.
Phil Gaimon Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Cyclist |
House | Living in own house. |
Phil Gaimon is one of the richest Cyclist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Phil Gaimon 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He began his amateur career with the AG Edwards team in 2005.
He’s also an accomplished blogger who has written posts for VeloNews, ESPN and Sports Illustrated.
Phillip “Phil” Gaimon (born January 28, 1986) is a former American professional road racing cyclist who last rode for UCI World Tour team Cannondale–Drapac. He began his racing career while attending the University of Florida and competed in collegiate races as part of the University’s Cycling Club. As a professional, in addition to his time with Cannondale- Drapac, he also rode for Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies and Garmin-Sharp. A noted blogger, Gaimon has written for VeloNews; he formerly posted at Bicycling, ESPN, and Sports Illustrated Born in Columbus, Ohio, United States, Gaimon spent his adolescence in Tucker, Georgia, United States. Gaimon resides in the Toluca Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Weight | 146 lbs |
Phil Gaimon height 6 ft 1 in Phil weight 146 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Phil Gaimon Dating?
According to our records, Phil Gaimon is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Phil Gaimon’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Phil Ranked on the list of most popular Cyclist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Phil Gaimon celebrates birthday on January 28 of every year.
Why did Phil gaimon retire?
Gaimon announced his retirement at the end of 2016. In June of 2019, while training for the 2020 Olympics in the Team Pursuit, Gaimon suffered a serious crash breaking his collarbone, scapula, 5 ribs, and partially collapsing a lung.
What size bike is Phil gaimon?
Gaimon’s 56cm bike is outfitted with SRAM Red 22 mechanical shifting. Gaimon chose the ISM “Attack” saddle to provide comfort and support on the longs days. He rides with a saddle height of 78.8cm and a setback of 12.1cm behind of the center of the BB.
How Old Is Phil gaimon?
36 years (January 28, 1986)
Is Phil gaimon a national champion?
Phil broke his own rules and pinned on a number, winning two iconic uphill races, the 2017 USA Cycling Hill Climb National Championships on Pike’s Peak in Colorado and the Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hill Climb in New Hampshire.
What bike does Phil gaimon?
Nove is the new name in performance custom carbon road bikes. We have teamed up with Phil Gaimon (@philgaimon), a former American professional road racing cyclist who is traveling the world challenging “king-of-the-mountain” (KOM) titles riding NOVE bikes.