Tejay van Garderen

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22-year-old van Garderen, had a stellar 2010 debut season in the ProTour ranks and finished third at the Dauhpine in June and coming in 35th place overall in his debut Grand Tour at the Vuelta a Espana.

In 2009 he finished second overall at the Tour de l'Avenir.

Van Garderen spent the 2008-2009 seasons racing for the Dutch Rabobank Continental team. Winner in 2009 of France's Tour du Haut Anjou and the final stage of the Netherlands' Olympia's Tour (plus second overall).

Latest articles by Tejay van Garderen

Tejay Van Garderen sets tempo for HTC-Highroad teammate Tony Martin.

My thoughts on Contador and race radios

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Race radios and Alberto Contador's case punctuate my racing break

Teams & Riders
Tejay Van Garderen (Team HTC - Columbia) is immediately supported after crossing the line atop Alpe d'Huez.

Time for a break after first Grand Tour, Elite Worlds

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Tejay finds inspiration for 2011 season

Teams & Riders
Tejay Van Garderen (HTC-Columbia)

Van Garderen: Ready for the fight at Vuelta debut

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HTC-Columbia star takes on first grand tour

Teams & Riders
Hanging down the lago, enjoying beautiful Switzerland.

Ristoro in a beautiful region

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Time trial over, time for the road race

Teams & Riders
Kirk Carlson on the way to the start.

All systems go for road race

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Tejay and his U23 teammates ready for a challenging day in Mendrisio

Teams & Riders
The Spanish sun scorches the peloton.

Spain's heat haze hampers the brain

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Team time trials, spats and sprints at the Vuelta

Races
USA's Tejay Van Garderen (HTC-Columbia) races home to fifth place for the stage.

A big boy schedule for 2011

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Van Garderen chimes in on the radio ban

Safety
The view of Switzerland from my hotel window. Not a bad place to have the world championships.

Countdown to the U23 Worlds

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Tejay takes in stunning views of Mendrisio and a bit of dessert

Cycling Culture
Breakfast with Pete and Jessica.

Time trial prep

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Tejay gets his bike and kit dialed in for Wednesday's U23 TT Worlds

Cycling Culture