Phil Gaimon
Gaimon at the 2014 Tour of Alberta
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Phillip Gaimon |
| Nickname | Cookie Monster |
| Born |
January 28, 1986 Columbus, Ohio, United States |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | All-rounder/climber |
| Amateur team(s) | |
| 2005 | AG Edwards |
| 2006 | VMG Racing |
| 2007 | CRCA/Sakonnet Technology U25 |
| 2008–2009 | Fiordifrutta |
| Professional team(s) | |
| 2009 | Jelly Belly Cycling Team |
| 2010–2012 | Kenda–Gear Grinder |
| 2013 | Bissell |
| 2014 | Garmin–Sharp |
| 2015 | Optum–Kelly Benefit Strategies |
| 2016 | Cannondale |
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Phillip "Phil" Gaimon (born January 28, 1986) is a former American professional road racing cyclist who last rode for UCI World Tour team Cannondale–Drapac. He formerly rode for Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies and Garmin-Sharp. A noted blogger, Gaimon currently writes for VeloNews; he formerly posted at Bicycling. Gaimon is the owner of cycling store, Podium Cycling, and the co-owner of online advocacy store, Share The Damn Road. Born in Columbus, Ohio, United States, Gaimon spent his adolescence in Tucker, Georgia, United States. Gaimon resides in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States.
After five seasons competing domestically with the Jelly Belly Cycling Team, Kenda–Gear Grinder and Bissell teams, Gaimon signed with the Garmin–Sharp squad for the 2014 season. Gaimon won his very first race with his new team, stage 1 of the 2014 Tour de San Luis, and managed to hold on throughout the race to finish second overall, behind Nairo Quintana, who claimed the leader's jersey during an individual time trial. Gaimon went back to the American scene in 2015, riding for Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies on a one-year contract. After riding the 2015 season at UCI Continental level, Gaimon announced he would be returning to the World Tour with Cannondale–Drapac for 2016. Gaimon announced his retirement at the end of 2016. Gaimon is also an author. His book, "Pro Cycling on $10 a Day," was released in 2014. He currently spends his time training and continuing his quest to find the best cookie in America.
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