Yasutaka Tashiro Explained

Yasutaka Tashiro
Birth Date:7 June 1974
Birth Place:Japan
Height:168cm (66inches)
Currentteam:Retired
Discipline:Road
Proyears1:1998–2007
Proteam1:Bridgestone–Anchor

is a retired Japanese professional racing cyclist. After graduating from Josai University, Tashiro turned professional and rode in Europe and Asia, mostly for the Bridgestone Anchor team. He was twice national champion,[1] and also represented Japan in the 2004 Summer Olympics.[2] He retired in 2007. He is now an employee of Bridgestone.

Major results

2001
  • 1st Road race, National Road Championships
    2002
  • 1st Stage 5 Tour de Hokkaido 2003
  • 1st Prix d'Amourique
    2004
  • 1st Road race, National Road Championships
    2005
  • 1st Tour de Okinawa 2006
  • Tour de Taiwan
  • 1st Stages 4 & 6

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Tashiro Yasutaka ga konki kagiri intai o happyō. Cyclingtime.com. 24 May 2012.
    2. Web site: Yasutaka Tashiro. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417213413/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ta/yasutaka-tashiro-1.html. dead. 17 April 2020. SportsReference.com. 24 May 2012.