Antonio Cruz
 Cruz in the Prologue of the 2008 Tour of California | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Antonio Cruz |
| Born |
October 31, 1971 Long Beach, California, United States of America |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional team(s) | |
| 2001 | Saturn |
| 2002–2005 | U.S. Postal Service |
| 2006 | Toyota–United |
| 2007 | Discovery Channel |
| 2008–2009 | BMC Racing Team |
Antonio ("Tony") Cruz (born October 31, 1971 in Long Beach, California) is a former professional road bicycle racer from the United States, who last rode for BMC Racing Team. In 1999 Cruz was the USPRO National Criterium Champion, and became professional. In 2000 he finished 3rd at the USPRO National Championships Criterium in Downer’s Grove, Illinois.
In 2004 and 2006 Tony Cruz won the Tour de Nez. He also finished fourth on stage 16 of the 2004 Vuelta a España.
Palmarès
- 2000
- 1st 1 stage, Solano Bicycle Race
- 1st U.S. Olympic Road Race Trials, Member U.S. Olympic Road Team
- 2001
- 1st 1 stage, Tour de Langkawi
- 2004
- 1st Tour de Nez
- 1st 1 stage, Tour de l'Ain
- 2005
- 1st Tour de Nez
- 2006
- 1st Tour de Nez
References
External links
- VeloBios Cruz Profile
- Wenzel Coaching Profile
- Amgen Tour of California Web
- Antonio Cruz profile at Cycling Archives
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