Bob Donaldson (cyclist) explained
Bob Donaldson |
Fullname: | Robert Donaldson |
Birth Date: | 8 April 2002 |
Role: | Rider |
Amateuryears1: | 2019–2020 |
Amateurteam1: | Fensham Howes–MAS Design |
Amateuryears2: | 2021–2022 |
Amateurteam2: | GB Cycling Senior Academy |
Proyears1: | 2023– |
Show-Medals: | no |
Robert Donaldson (born 8 April 2002) is a British cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Continental team .[1]
Career
2021
In 2021, he was selected the Great Britain team for the Tour de l'Avenir.[2] The following month, he was selected as part of the British team for the U23 road race at the UCI Cycling World Championships in Flanders.[3]
2022
In 2022, he was selected as part of the Great Britain team for the Tour de l'Avenir.[4] Donaldson finished fourth in the general classification of Tour d'Eure-et-Loir in 2022. He missed the start of the 2023 season after being hit by a car and suffering a broken transverse process on four lumbar vertebrae following a training ride in the Peak District.[5]
2023
He joined Trinity Racing for the 2023 season.[6] In June 2023, he won the Otley Grand Prix in Yorkshire for Trinity Racing with a solo breakaway.[7] In May 2023, he won stage four of the Orlen Nations Grand Prix.[8] He was selected for the U23 road race and time trial at the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow.[9]
2024
In April 2024, he finished runner-up at the Paris–Roubaix Espoirs.[10] [11] In June 2024, he won the British U23 Road Race title in Yorkshire.[12]
Major results
- 2019
1st Overall La Coupe du President de la Ville de Grudziądz
1st Points classification
1st Young rider classification
2nd Trofee van Vlaanderen
10th Guido Reybrouck Classic
- 2020
9th Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne Junioren
- 2022
4th Overall Tour d'Eure-et-Loir
1st Young rider classification
7th PWZ Zuidenveld Tour
7th Gent–Wevelgem Beloften
9th Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic
- 2023
1st Otley Grand Prix
1st Stage 4 Orlen Nations Grand Prix
- 2024
1st Road race, National Under-23 Road Championships
2nd Paris–Roubaix EspoirsNotes and References
- Web site: Robert Donaldson. Pro Cycling Stats. 7 April 2024.
- Web site: 2 August 2021. Tour de l'Avenir: the GB selection. 7 April 2024. The British Continental.
- Web site: Robyn. Davidson. British Cycling announces impressive World Championships roster. 13 September 2021. Cyclist.co.uk. 7 April 2024.
- Web site: 2022 Tour de l'Avenir: Great Britain squad reveal. 4 August 2022. The British Continental. 7 April 2024.
- Web site: Adwitiya. Pal. 19 February 2024. Pro cyclist says bright clothing "doesn't matter to some drivers" after being left with broken back and snapped bike . Road.cc. 7 April 2024.
- Web site: News: Trinity Announces 2023 Team. Velouk. 7 April 2024. 10 February 2024.
- Web site: Otley Grand Prix won by Bob Donaldson and Sophie Lewis. 28 June 2023. Yorkshire Post. 7 April 2024.
- Web site: Robert Donaldson Wins Stage 4 of the ORLEN Nations Grand Prix. Peloton Post. May 27, 2023. 7 April 2024.
- Web site: 10 July 2023. BBC Sport. Road World Championships: Lizzie Deignan, Geraint Thomas and Sarah Storey in British team. 7 April 2024.
- Web site: Paris-Roubaix Espoirs April 7, 2024 classification. Velo Presse Collection. 7 April 2024. April 7, 2024.
- Web site: WEEKEND RACING ROUND-UP: UNDER-23 NATIONAL ROAD SERIES AND MORE!. British Cycling. 8 April 2024. 8 April 2024.
- Web site: GEORGI AND HAYTER TAKE NATIONAL TITLES ON SALTBURN BANK ON FINAL DAY OF LLOYDS BANK NATIONAL ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS. British Cycling. 24 June 2024. 23 June 2024.