Rider Profile

Shane Archbold

Bora-Hansgrohe

Personal Details:

Nationality New Zealand

Date of birth 02/02/1989

Teams history:

2023 - Bora-Hansgrohe
2022 - Bora-Hansgrohe
2021 - Deceuninck-QuickStep
2020 - Deceuninck-QuickStep
2019 - Bora-Hansgrohe
2018 - Aqua Blue Sport
2017 - Bora-Hansgrohe
2016 - Bora-Argon 18
2015 - Bora-Argon 18
2014 - An Post-Chainreaction

Shane Archbold, the 'Flying Mullet' in action in 2022

‘I’ll get on the flight as a rider and get off as a DS’ – Shane Archbold’s sudden career change

By Barry Ryan Published 17 October 23

News New Zealander begins new role as directeur sportif with Bora-Hansgrohe after retiring at the Tour of Guangxi

News

Patxi Vila and Shane Archbold become sports directors with Bora-Hansgrohe

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published 11 October 23

news Vila returns to former position in German team after four-year stint at Movistar

news

Bora-Hansgrohe add Sam Bennett and reunite Wilco Kelderman with Jai Hindley in 2022

2022 team preview: Bora-Hansgrohe

By Laura Weislo Published 28 December 21

Analysis German team transitions away from Sagan, bring back Bennett in rebuilding year

Analysis

PARIS FRANCE SEPTEMBER 20 Sprint Arrival Alexander Kristoff of Norway and UAE Team Emirates Peter Sagan of Slovakia and Team Bora Hansgrohe Sam Bennett of Ireland and Team Deceuninck QuickStep Green Points Jersey Celebration Elia Viviani of Italy and Team Cofidis Solutions Credits Mads Pedersen of Denmark and Team Trek Segafredo World Champion Jersey during the 107th Tour de France 2020 Stage 21 a 122km stage from MantesLaJolie to Paris Champslyses TDF2020 LeTour on September 20 2020 in Paris France Photo by Stephan Mantey PoolGetty Images

Sam Bennett rejoins Bora-Hansroghe after Deceuninck-QuickStep split

By Daniel Benson Published 3 August 21

News Mullen, Archbold, and Danny Van Poppel join as Irishman's new leadout

News

Do riders care what you think? What they really make of social media criticism

By Daniel Benson Published 7 January 21

Features Rising above the online noise with Dowsett, Ewan, Cromwell, Archbold and Haas

Features

Shane Archbold's Specialized Venge - Gallery

By Josh Croxton Published 23 March 20

Pro bike The aero road bike the Flying Mullet rode to the New Zealand national road race title

Pro bike

Deceuninck-QuickStep’s Shane Archbold on stage 6 of the 2020 Tour Down Under

Shane Archbold: As long as Sam Bennett's crossing the line first, I'm happy

By Ellis Bacon Published 18 February 20

Interview 'It doesn't matter if it's the Tour Down Under, Paris-Nice or the Tour de France' says Deceuninck-QuickStep lead-out man

Interview

CAMBRIDGE NEW ZEALAND FEBRUARY 16 Shane Archbold celebrates winning the Mens Road Race during the New Zealand National Road Cycling Championships on February 16 2020 in Cambridge New Zealand Photo by Michael BradleyGetty Images

Shane Archbold wins New Zealand National Championships

By Dani Ostanek Published 16 February 20

News Deceuninck-QuickStep rider beats George Bennett in sprint finish

News

Deceuninck-QuickStep’s Sam Bennett is all smiles after taking the ochre leader’s jersey as the winner of stage 1 of the 2020 Tour Down Under in Tanunda

Sam Bennett on a high after first win with Deceuninck-QuickStep at Tour Down Under

By Ellis Bacon and Stephen Farrand Published 21 January 20

News 'I think the team had more confidence in me than I did in myself'

News

Specialized Allez Sprint Tour Down Under

Bora-Hansgrohe and Deceuninck QuickStep to use alloy bikes at Schwalbe Classic Criterium ahead of Tour Down Under

By Josh Croxton Published 13 January 20

News Custom-painted Specialized Allez Sprint Disc spotted in Adelaide

News

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Blogs

The fascination of the three amigos GC battle - Philippa York Vuelta a España analysis

Jonas Vingegaard is the overall favourite but can João Almeida and Juan Ayuso combine to beat him?
Nathan Haas blog: Has the UCI done enough for gravel pros at the Gravel World Championships?

Sponsored gravel riders appear to be losing interest in the rainbow jersey battle
Lauren De Crescenzo and her tough decision to miss UCI Gravel World Championships

In her own words, the gravel star explains the complex picture of the Gravel World Championships for the US team
A proper women's race – Historic day in Emporia at Unbound Gravel

Extended gaps around women's start end with unprecedented sprint finish though 'it’s still imperfect, but it’s the best we can do for now'
Road prep and adapting to new rules as Life Time Grand Prix begins at Fuego XL mountain bike event

Lauren De Crescenzo uses The Growler for confidence boost ride ahead of prestigious off-road series

Rider Profile

Shane Archbold

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Blogs

The fascination of the three amigos GC battle - Philippa York Vuelta a España analysis

Nathan Haas blog: Has the UCI done enough for gravel pros at the Gravel World Championships?

Lauren De Crescenzo and her tough decision to miss UCI Gravel World Championships

A proper women's race – Historic day in Emporia at Unbound Gravel

Road prep and adapting to new rules as Life Time Grand Prix begins at Fuego XL mountain bike event