Robbie Ventura Explained

Robbie Ventura
Birth Date:5 May 1971
Currentteam:Retired
Proyears1:1998
Proteam1:Navigators Cycing Team
Proyears2:1999-2000
Proteam2:Saturn Cycling Team
Proyears3:2001-2004
Proteam3:U.S. Postal Service Cycling Team

Robbie Ventura (born May 5, 1971) is an American former professional racing cyclist.[1]

Career

Early career

Robbie graduated with honors from Lake Forest College with a double major in Business and Psychology. While working toward his bachelor's degree, he played on the Forester hockey team, which advanced to the NCAA Tournament, and was named to the All-American Collegiate Cycling Team. In 2008, he was inducted into the LFC Athletic Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in both hockey and cycling.

Racing career

Robbie Ventura raced professionally for 12 years, including 3 years in the United States Postal Service Cycling Team. Ventura accumulated over 70 wins.[2]

References

  1. Web site: Cycling Quotient . Cqranking.com . 2011-12-12.
  2. Web site: Jeff Jones and John Stevenson . An Interview With Robbie Ventura . Cyclingnews.com . 2011-12-12.