Phil Gaimon
American former pro road cyclist, author and maker of Worst Retirement Ever.
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- Phil Gaimon is an American former professional road cyclist, born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1986.
- He raced professionally from 2009 to 2016, including for Garmin–Sharp and Cannondale.
- He won the first stage of the 2014 Tour de San Luis.
- His books include Pro Cycling on $10 a Day and Draft Animals.
- After retiring he chased Strava climb records in the YouTube series Worst Retirement Ever.
Key facts
- Born
- 28 January 1986, Columbus, Ohio1
- Pro career
- 2009 to 2016: Jelly Belly, Kenda–5-hour Energy, Bissell, Garmin–Sharp (2014), Optum–Kelly Benefit Strategies (2015), Cannondale (2016)1
- Books
- Pro Cycling on $10 a Day (2014); Ask a Pro (2017); Draft Animals1
- Video
- Worst Retirement Ever, a YouTube series of Strava KOM attempts1
- Also
- Hosts Phil’s Cookie Fondo, an annual charity ride in Simi Valley, California; rides for Jukebox Cycling from 20221
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