Antonio Cruz
Encyclopedia
Antonio Cruz (born October 31, 1971 in Long Beach, California
) is a professional road bicycle racer from the United States
, who rides 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
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In 2004 and 2006 Tony Cruz won the Tour de Nez. He also finished fourth on stage 16 of the 2004 Vuelta a España
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2000
2001
2004
2005
2006
Long Beach, California
Long Beach is a city situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the nation and the seventh-largest in California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257...
) is a professional road bicycle racer from the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, who rides for BMC Racing Team
BMC Racing Team
BMC Racing Team is a UCI ProTeam title sponsored by BMC Racing, a Swiss-based bicycle frame manufacturer. The team is co-owned by American cyclist Jim Ochowicz, who founded the 7-Eleven Cycling Team, and is managed by Gavin Chilcott with assistance from directeur sportif John Lelangue.The team...
. In 1999 Cruz was the USPRO National Criterium Champion, and became professional. In 2000 he finished 3rd at the USPRO National Championships
USPRO National Championships
USPRO National Championships is the name given by USA Cycling, the United States national governing body of cycling, for a series of national championships.*United States National Road Race Championships*United States National Criterium Championships...
Criterium in Downer’s Grove, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
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In 2004 and 2006 Tony Cruz won the Tour de Nez. He also finished fourth on stage 16 of the 2004 Vuelta a España
2004 Vuelta a España
The 59th Vuelta a España , a long-distance bicycle stage race and one of the 3 grand tours, was held from September 4 to September 26, 2004...
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Palmarès
1999- 1st
United States National Criterium ChampionshipsUnited States National Criterium ChampionshipsThe United States National Criterium Championships are held annually and run by the governing body, USA Cycling.Held each year in Downers Grove, Illinois, the first rider from the United States that crosses the finish line will be considered the "United States National Criterium Champion" and have...
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'AinTour de l'AinTour de l'Ain, also known as the Prix de l'Amitié , is an annual late season professional cycling stage race held mid-August. The first Tour de l'Ain was held in 1989 and was organized by Dante Lavacca, Armand Peracca and Maurice Josserand. From 1989 to 1992 it was an amateur event. In 1993 it...
2005
- 1st Tour de Nez
2006
- 1st Tour de Nez