Taylor Phinney

 
Follow Taylor with this exclusive Cyclingnews diary as he immerses himself in the international road racing scene.

18-year-old Taylor Phinney is one of the sport's most promising talents and will begin his professional career in 2009 with the Trek-Livestrong team under the guidance of directeur sportif Axel Merckx.


The son of Davis Phinney, twice a Tour de France stage winner, and Olympic gold medallist Connie Carpenter-Phinney, Taylor took to the bike in his teens and quickly found success. In his first three years of racing he picked up two Junior World Championships and four US titles and then went on to represent the United States at the Olympics in Beijing.

 

 

Latest articles by Taylor Phinney

Taylor Phinney won the Tour de l'Avenir prologue and earned the yellow leader's jersey.

Ups and downs at the Tour de l'Avenir

By Taylor Phinney last updated

A learning experience at the race of the future

Races
Taylor Phinney (Trek/Livestrong) on his way to individual pursuit gold.

Rebound

By Taylor Phinney last updated

A roller coaster ride season

Teams & Riders
Taylor Phinney (Trek/Livestrong) on his way to individual pursuit gold.

Taylor Phinney vs Twitter

By Taylor Phinney last updated

Track World Champ takes questions from his Twitter followers

Teams & Riders
The damage to Taylor Phinney's helmet after crashing on stage three of the Fleche du Sud.

Flèche du Sud - from high to low

By Taylor Phinney last updated

This month Phinney experiences the highs and lows of European stage racing

Teams & Riders
Taylor Phinney back and successful in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Copen-slay-gen

By Taylor Phinney last updated

Phinney slays the field in Denmark as he gears up for the World Championships

Teams & Riders
KISS: These guys really out did themselves! Look at those costumes! And the shoes! My goodness! I used to be a big KISS fan so I was impressed...

Road to recovery

By Taylor Phinney last updated

Taylor Phinney goes under the knife but finds time to put together a Halloween photo album

Teams & Riders
We can rebuild him. We have the technology: Phinney in hospital

From high to low… again

By Taylor Phinney last updated

After a phenomenal start to the season the American high-flyer is back to earth with a bump. Can he salvage his season?

Teams & Riders
The entrance to the Armstrong house.

My week with Lance Armstrong

By Taylor Phinney last updated

Phinney checks out Armstrong's crib. Not a bad way to kick of your Cyclingnews diary, is it?

Cycling Culture