Tom Zirbel
Encyclopedia
Tom Zirbel is a American
road bicycle racing
cyclist from Clear Lake, Iowa
, riding for . He rode for from 2006 to 2009. He came fourth in the UCI Road World Championships
time trial in September 2009, and had signed to join UCI ProTour
team the following season.
In December 2009, a urine test taken at the 2009 USPRO Time Trial Championships the previous August, in which Zirbel came second, tested positive for DHEA. Zirbel denied having taken the substance knowingly, but he nevertheless voluntarily accepted a two year suspension, and immediately announced his retirement. His suspension was reduced in March 2011 to 18 months, which had already been served, in recognition of assistance given to the US Anti-Doping Agency. He suggested that, despite earlier comments about retiring, he would seek to resume his racing career. He maintains that he ingested the banned product inadvertently.
For 2011, Zirbel rides for . On May 28, 2011 he placed 2nd in the US Pro time trial championship, behind David Zabriskie
.
2009
2008
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
road bicycle racing
Road bicycle racing
Road bicycle racing is a bicycle racing sport held on roads, using racing bicycles. The term "road racing" is usually applied to events where competing riders start simultaneously with the winner being the first to the line at the end of the course .Historically, the most...
cyclist from Clear Lake, Iowa
Clear Lake, Iowa
Clear Lake is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 8,161 at the 2000 census. The city is named for the large lake on which it is located. It is the home of a number of marinas, state parks and tourism-related businesses. Clear Lake is also a major stop on Interstate...
, riding for . He rode for from 2006 to 2009. He came fourth in the UCI Road World Championships
UCI Road World Championships
The UCI Road World Championships are the annual world championships for bicycle road racing organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale...
time trial in September 2009, and had signed to join UCI ProTour
UCI ProTour
The UCI ProTour was a series of road bicycle races in Europe, Australia and Canada organised by the UCI . Created by Hein Verbruggen, former president of the UCI, it comprises a number of 'ProTour' cycling teams, each of whom are required to compete in every round of the series...
team the following season.
In December 2009, a urine test taken at the 2009 USPRO Time Trial Championships the previous August, in which Zirbel came second, tested positive for DHEA. Zirbel denied having taken the substance knowingly, but he nevertheless voluntarily accepted a two year suspension, and immediately announced his retirement. His suspension was reduced in March 2011 to 18 months, which had already been served, in recognition of assistance given to the US Anti-Doping Agency. He suggested that, despite earlier comments about retiring, he would seek to resume his racing career. He maintains that he ingested the banned product inadvertently.
For 2011, Zirbel rides for . On May 28, 2011 he placed 2nd in the US Pro time trial championship, behind David Zabriskie
David Zabriskie
David Zabriskie is a professional road bicycle racer from the United States who rides for . His main strength is individual time trials and his career highlights include stage wins in all three Grand Tour stage races and winning the US National Time Trial Championship six times...
.
Major results
2011- 2nd, USPRO Time Trial Championships
2009
- 4th, UCI World Time Trial Championships
- 4th, Overall, Tour of MissouriTour of MissouriThe Tour of Missouri is a professional road bicycle racing stage race in Missouri that started on September 11, 2007 with six days of racing. The organizers, who also run the Tour de Georgia and the Amgen Tour of California, billed it as the third highest profile race in the United States.The 2009...
- 2nd, USPRO Time Trial Championships
- 2nd, Overall, Redlands Bicycle ClassicRedlands Bicycle ClassicThe Redlands Bicycle Classic is a cycling stage race located in Redlands, California, USA that has been held since 1985. It consists of two road races, a Individual Time Trial and a Criterium....
- 2nd, Overall, Nature Valley Grand Prix2009 Nature Valley Grand PrixThe 2009 Nature Valley Grand Prix was the 9th edition of the Nature Valley Grand Prix stage race. It took place from June 10 through June 14 as part of the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar. The winner was Australian rider Rory Sutherland of who won the race on the final criterium...
- 1st, Stage 1
2008
- 2nd, USPRO Time Trial Championships
- 1st, Tour of UtahTour of UtahThe Tour of Utah is a U.S. professional road bicycle racing stage race across the state of Utah. It began as a regional race, the Thanksgiving Point Stage Race, and became the Tour of Utah in 2004. The Tour of Utah takes riders over Utah's climbs and diverse terrain. It was founded and managed by...
, Stage 5 - 1st, Tour of the GilaTour of the GilaThe Tour of the Gila is a cycling stage race for both men and women located in New Mexico, USA. It is currently sponsored by the component maker SRAM. The "Gila" began in 1987....
, Stage 3 - 1st, Tour of Elk Grove, Stage 1
- 3rd, Overall, Tour of Elk Grove
- 8th, Overall, Cascade Cycling ClassicCascade Cycling ClassicThe Cascade Cycling Classic is the longest consecutively run elite road bicycle racing stage race in the United States . It takes place in the Central Oregon region and is based in Bend, Oregon. It is a regular fixture for most of North America's top cyclists and teams. In recent years the race has...