Mark Christian Explained

Mark Christian
Fullname:Mark Peter Christian
Birth Date:20 November 1990
Birth Place:Douglas, Isle of Man
Role:Rider
Proyears1:2012
Proyears2:2013–2014
Proyears3:2015–2016
Proyears4:2017–2018
Proyears5:2019
Proyears6:2020
Proteam6:[1]
Proyears7:2021–2022

Mark Peter Christian (born 20 November 1990) is a Manx former racing cyclist, who last rode for UCI ProTeam .[2] [3]

A former member of the Great Britain Olympic Development Program, Christian won a bronze medal for the Isle of Man at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in the 40km (30miles) Scratch Race.[4] He is the brother of fellow racing cyclist Anna Christian.[5]

Professional background

In 2007, Christian was signed to the British Olympic Development Program. In 2008, he won the Junioren Rundfahrt in Germany,[6] and picked up a number of medals at the European Track Championships.[7]

In February 2009, Christian was selected for Great Britain at the World Cup in Copenhagen. Later that month, he picked up the British Madison title in Manchester, alongside fellow Manxman Peter Kennaugh.[8] In July, he won silver in the under-23 team pursuit and bronze in the under-23 points race at the European Track Championships in Belarus.[9]

In 2010, Christian was confirmed as part of the Isle of Man squad for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.[10] On 6 October, he finished third in the final of the 40 km Points race in Delhi to win the bronze medal.[11] He also reached the final of the scratch race at the Commonwealth Games, finishing sixth.

Christian began 2011 at the UCI Track World Cup in Beijing. He picked up a bronze medal as part of the team pursuit.[12]

In November 2011, Christian signed for professional UCI team .[13]

Christian won the British Madison title for the 3rd time in January 2012, alongside Simon Yates.[14]

He joined for the 2013 season.[15] In 2015 Christian moved to the new team set up by Bradley Wiggins aiming to prepare British riders for the team pursuit at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[16] Christian joined the squad for its inaugural season in 2017.[17]

He was named in the startlist for the 2017 Vuelta a España.[18]

Major results

2008
  • National Junior Track Championships
  • 1st Individual pursuit
  • 1st Points race
  • Junior Tour of Wales
  • 1st Points classification
  • 1st Mountains classification
    2009
  • National Track Championships
  • 1st Madison (with Peter Kennaugh)
  • 3rd Scratch
    2010
  • National Track Championships
  • 1st Madison (with Luke Rowe)
  • 3rd Points race
  • 7th ZLM Tour
  • 8th Overall Tour de Berlin
    2011
  • 3rd Points race, National Track Championships
    2012
  • 1st Madison (with Simon Yates), National Track Championships
    2014
  • 1st Madison (with Owain Doull), UCI Track World Cup, London
  • 2nd Points race, National Track Championships
  • 2nd Beaumont Trophy
    2016
  • 5th Overall Tour Alsace
  • 6th Overall Okolo Slovenska
    2017
  • 7th Overall Tour de Yorkshire
    2018
  • 1st Mountains classification, Tour de Suisse
    2019
  • 3rd Overall Tour of the Reservoir

    Grand Tour general classification results timeline

    Grand Tour20172018201920202021
    Giro d'Italia————76
    Tour de France—————
    Vuelta a España138————
    Legend
    —Did not compete
    DNFDid not finish

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Canyon DHB p/b Soreen. UCI.org. Union Cycliste Internationale. 14 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200314204552/https://www.uci.org/road/teams/TeamDetail/14067/1002054/257. 14 March 2020.
    2. Web site: Eolo-Kometa Cycling Team. UCI.org. Union Cycliste Internationale. 5 January 2021. https://archive.today/20210105181422/https://www.uci.org/road/teams/TeamDetail/15255/1003125/280. 5 January 2021.
    3. News: Alex. Ballinger. John Archibald and Mark Christian join Alberto Contador's ProTeam. Cycling Weekly. TI Media. 20 November 2020. 20 November 2020.
    4. Web site: Manx Road Club. 2011-02-22. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110511162733/http://homepages.manx.net/manxroadclub/mrc2007index.htm. 11 May 2011. dmy-all.
    5. Web site: World-class field to contest inaugural Prudential RideLondon Grand Prix . 2 August 2013 . . 7 October 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141011103108/http://www.prudentialridelondon.co.uk/News/Newsroom/World-class_field_to_contest_inaugural_Prudential_RideLondon_Grand_Prix_s1_p16612.htm . 11 October 2014 .
    6. Web site: Christian wins in Germany. 28 July 2008. Manx Radio. 2011-02-22. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110714030417/http://www.manxradio.com/newsread.aspx?id=23734. 14 July 2011. dmy-all.
    7. Web site: Manx golds at Euros. 8 September 2008. Manx Radio. 2011-02-22. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110714030456/http://www.manxradio.com/newsread.aspx?id=25194. 14 July 2011. dmy-all.
    8. Web site: Manx duo take Madison title. 22 February 2009. Manx Radio. 2011-02-22. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110714030528/http://www.manxradio.com/newsread.aspx?id=33408. 14 July 2011. dmy-all.
    9. Web site: Manx trio medal at Euro Tack Champs. 21 July 2009. Manx Radio. 2011-02-22. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110714030542/http://www.manxradio.com/newsread.aspx?id=37507. 14 July 2011. dmy-all.
    10. Web site: Cav will ride for Manx in Delhi. 3 July 2010. Manx Radio. 2011-02-22. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110714030613/http://www.manxradio.com/newsread.aspx?id=46153. 14 July 2011. dmy-all.
    11. Web site: Christian 'over the moon' with Commonwealth cycling bronze. 6 October 2010. Manx Radio. 2011-02-22. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110714030758/http://www.manxradio.com/newsread.aspx?id=47847. 14 July 2011. dmy-all.
    12. Web site: Christian helps team GB to pursuit bronze. 22 January 2011. Manx Radio. 2011-02-22. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110714031328/http://www.manxradio.com/newsread.aspx?id=49788. 14 July 2011. dmy-all.
    13. Web site: Christian signs for pro cycling team. Manx Radio. 2011-11-20. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120425233904/http://manxradio.com/newsread.aspx?id=55831. 25 April 2012. dmy-all.
    14. Web site: :: Manx Radio :: The Isle of Man's Premier Radio Station :: . 2012-08-14 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120130044448/http://www.manxradio.com/newsread.aspx?id=57574 . 2012-01-30 .
    15. Web site: Team Raleigh announce 2013 team line-up. 8 November 2012 . . 21 May 2013.
    16. Web site: Bradley Wiggins unveils new team to be sponsored by Sky . Fotheringham . William. William Fotheringham. 8 January 2014. theguardian.com. 8 January 2015.
    17. News: National champion Adam Blythe signs for Aqua Blue Sport alongside Andy Fenn. 24 October 2016. 27 November 2016. Chris. Marshall-Bell. Cycling Weekly. Time Inc. UK. Team Wiggins duo, Dan Pearson and Mark Christian, have also joined the team..
    18. Web site: 2017 > 72nd Vuelta a España > Startlist . 17 August 2017. ProCyclingStats.

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