Sam Bewley Explained

Sam Bewley
Fullname:Samuel Ryan Bewley[1]
Nickname:Bewls, Wagon
Birth Date:1987 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Rotorua, New Zealand
Weight:81kg (179lb)
Currentteam:Retired
Role:Rider
Proyears1:2009
Proyears2:2010–2011
Proyears3:2012
Proteam3:PureBlack Racing
Proyears4:2012–2022
Proteam4:[2] [3]
Majorwins:Grand Tours

Giro d'Italia

1 TTT stage (2015)

Show-Medals:no

Samuel Ryan Bewley (born 22 July 1987) is an amateur podcast host and former[4] professional racing cyclist[5] from New Zealand who last rode for UCI WorldTeam .[6] He also competed for UCI ProTeam [7] and BikeNZ PureBlack Racing.[8] He competed in nine Grand Tours, including five starts at the Vuelta a España and three starts at the Giro d'Italia. Bewley made his sole Tour de France appearance in the 2020 edition, before retiring from professional cycling at the end of 2022.[9]

Early life

Bewley attended Glenholme Primary School, Rotorua Intermediate School and Rotorua Boys' High School.[10]

Career

At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Bewley won the bronze medal as part of the New Zealand team in team pursuit, together with Hayden Roulston, Marc Ryan, and Jesse Sergent.[11]

On 8 October 2009, it was announced that Bewley would join the new UCI ProTeam, which was led by Lance Armstrong and included Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner.[12]

In May 2012, Bewley joined Australian UCI WorldTeam, and made his first appearance for the team at the Bayern–Rundfahrt.[13] At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, he was again part of the New Zealand team in the men's pursuit, winning bronze for the second successive Games.[14]

In August 2020, he was named in the startlist for the Tour de France.[15] After a crash in stage 10 of the race, in January 2021 Bewley postponed his return to racing until March, due to long-term injuries.[16]

On 1 August 2022, he announced his intention to retire as a professional cyclist at the end of 2022.[17]

Broadcasting career

In 2023, Bewley joined the team of broadcaster NBC for their coverage of the Tour de France, acting as a commentator.[18]

Major results

Road

2003
  • 1st Road race, National Novice Championships
    2005
  • 3rd Road race, National Junior Championships
    2006
  • 1st Stage 6a Tour of Southland
    2007
  • 1st Stage 1 New Zealand Cycle Classic
  • 7th Chrono Champenois
    2011
  • 4th Road race, National Championships
    2012
  • 1st Stage 3 New Zealand Cycle Classic
  • 3rd Team time trial, UCI World Championships
    2015
  • 1st Stage 1 (TTT) Giro d'Italia
  • 4th Road race, National Championships
    2019
  • 1st Stage 1b (TTT) Settimana Internazionale di Coppi e Bartali

    Grand Tour general classification results timeline

    Grand Tour20132014201520162017201820192020
    Giro d'Italia122125130
    Tour de FranceDNF
    Vuelta a EspañaDNF135140143100
    Legend
    Did not compete
    DNFDid not finish

    Track

    2005
  • UCI World Junior Championships
  • 1st Team pursuit
  • 2nd Individual pursuit
    2008
  • 3rd Team pursuit, Olympic Games
    2010
  • 1st Team pursuit, UCI World Cup Classics, Cali
  • 2nd Team pursuit, Commonwealth Games
  • 3rd Team pursuit, UCI World Championships
    2011
  • 1st Team pursuit, UCI World Cup, Cali
    2012
  • 3rd Team pursuit, Olympic Games
  • 3rd Team pursuit, UCI World Championships

    Personal life

    Bewley is in a relationship with fellow professional cyclist, Hannah Barnes.[19]

    Notes and References

    1. News: Sam Bewley . https://web.archive.org/web/20200417185844/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/be/sam-bewley-1.html . dead . 2020-04-17 . Sports Reference . 2012-08-09.
    2. News: Mitchelton-Scott finalise 25-rider roster for 2019. Cyclingnews.com. Immediate Media Company. 15 November 2018. 3 January 2019.
    3. News: Wins from January to October: Mitchelton-Scott men confirm roster and goals for 2020. . New Global Cycling Services. 11 December 2019. 2 January 2020. 2 January 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200102212524/https://www.greenedgecycling.com/news/wins-from-january-to-october-mitchelton-scott-men-confirm-roster-and-goals-for-2020. dead.
    4. Web site: sstokes . 2022-08-02 . BikeExchange-Jayco's Sam Bewley calls time on 14-year career . 2022-10-09 . VeloNews.com . en.
    5. Web site: Sam Bewley. 2008-08-18. Beijing Olympics. Yahoo Sports.
    6. Web site: GreenEDGE Cycling. UCI.org. Union Cycliste Internationale. 1 January 2021. https://archive.today/20210101231319/https://www.uci.org/road/teams/TeamDetail/15239/1001717/279. 1 January 2021.
    7. Web site: Sam Bewley joins Lance Armstrong on team Radioshack . Team RadioShack Cycling News . 8 October 2009 . 21 February 2015.
    8. News: BikeNZ PureBlack Racing prepare for debut in Malaysia. 22 February 2012. 22 February 2012. Cycling News. Future Publishing Limited.
    9. Web site: Sam Bewley . 2021-01-28 . www.procyclingstats.com.
    10. https://www.rbhs.school.nz/our-school/school-identity/nga-raukura-i-te-ao--hall-of-fame/ Ngā Raukura i te Ao - Hall of Fame
    11. News: Bingham. Eugene. 18 August 2008. Cycling: I'm not finished yet, says Roulston. The New Zealand Herald. 18 August 2008.
    12. News: Nigel. Wynn. Sky vs RadioShack: Battle of the new superteams. Cycling Weekly. IPC Media. 27 November 2009. 14 December 2021.
    13. News: Sam Bewley joins Orica-GreenEdge. Cyclingnews.com. Future plc. 22 May 2012. 14 December 2021.
    14. Web site: Sam Bewley Bio, Stats, and Results. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417185844/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/be/sam-bewley-1.html. dead. 2020-04-17. Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. en. 2017-04-08.
    15. Web site: 107th Tour de France: Startlist . ProCyclingStats . 27 August 2020.
    16. Web site: Benson. Daniel. 18 January 2021. Bewley's season on hold after lingering Tour de France injury and surgery. 2021-01-18. cyclingnews.com. en.
    17. Web site: Bewls announces his retirement at the end of 2022 and reflects on the important moments to him. - The Social Distance Podcast . 2 August 2022 . omny.fm . en.
    18. Web site: Malach . Pat . PHIL LIGGETT LEADS COMMENTATORS FOR NBC SPORTS AND PEACOCK COVERAGE OF 110TH TOUR DE FRANCE, BEGINNING SATURDAY, JULY 1 . . velo.outsideonline.com/ . June 15, 2023 . June 15, 2023.
    19. Web site: Sam Bewley and the art of doing nothing . 2022-09-06 . Rouleur . it.