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'''Chris Harper''' (born 23 November 1994) is an Australian cyclist, who currently rides for [[UCI WorldTeam]] {{UCI team code|BEX men}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uci.org/team-details/17730|title=Team Jayco–AlUla|publisher=[[Union Cycliste Internationale|UCI]]|access-date=12 January 2023}}</ref> |
'''Chris Harper''' (born 23 November 1994) is an Australian cyclist, who currently rides for [[UCI WorldTeam]] {{UCI team code|BEX men}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uci.org/team-details/17730|title=Team Jayco–AlUla|publisher=[[Union Cycliste Internationale|UCI]]|access-date=12 January 2023}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
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===Early career=== |
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Starting his second year at {{UCI team code|IWS|2018}}, he opened the year by finishing third at the national road race championships behind two [[UCI WorldTour]] riders.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Woodpower |first1=Zeb |title=Cycling Australia Road National Championships 2018: Elite men's road race Results |url=https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/cycling-australia-road-national-championships-2018/elite-mens-road-race/results/ |website=cyclingnews.com |access-date=21 June 2024 |language=en |date=7 January 2018}}</ref> He then went on to finsish in the top 10 of both the [[New Zealand Cycle Classic]] and the [[Herald Sun Tour]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Woodpower |first1=Zeb |title=Jayco Herald Sun Tour 2018: Stage 4 Results |url=https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/jayco-herald-sun-tour-2018/stage-4/results/ |website=cyclingnews.com |access-date=21 June 2024 |language=en |date=4 February 2018}}</ref> Beating [[James Whelan (cyclist)|James Whelan]] with a late attack gave Harper his first professional win, the [[Oceania Cycling Championships|Oceania Road Championships]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Chris Harper, James Whelan and Sarah Gigante claim gold on final day of 2018 Oceania Road Championships {{!}} Oceania Cycling Confederation |url=https://oceaniacycling.org/chris-harper-james-whelan-and-sarah-gigante-claim-gold-on-final-day-of-2018-oceania-road-championships/ |website=oceaniacycling.org |access-date=21 June 2024 |date=25 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Oceania Championships 2018: Elite Men Road Race Results |url=https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/oceania-championships-2018/elite-men-road-race/results/ |website=cyclingnews.com |access-date=21 June 2024 |language=en |date=25 March 2018}}</ref> |
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===Team Jumbo–Visma (2020 to 2022)=== |
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Harper turned professional with [[UCI WorldTour]] {{UCI team code|TLJ|2020}} in 2020.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Finch-Penninger |first1=Jamie |title=Harper hits the big-time with Jumbo-Visma |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/sport/article/harper-hits-the-big-time-with-jumbo-visma/hlb9uwgq7 |website=SBS Sport |access-date=21 June 2024 |language=en |date=4 October 2019}}</ref> In October 2020, he was named in the startlist for the [[2020 Giro d'Italia]], his first Grand Tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/giro-d-italia/2020/gc/startlist |title=103rd Giro d'Italia: Startlist |work=ProCyclingStats |accessdate=2 October 2020}}</ref> The team pulled out ahead of [[2020_Giro_d'Italia,_Stage_1_to_Stage_11#Stage_10|stage 10]] because team leader [[Steven Kruijswijk]] tested positive for [[COVID-19]]. Harper was sitting 26th overall when the team pulled out after a string week of racing.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benson |first1=Daniel |last2=Ryan |first2=Barry |title=Jumbo-Visma pull out of Giro d'Italia to protect riders and staff after COVID-19 outbreak |url=https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/jumbo-visma-pull-out-of-giro-ditalia-to-protect-riders-and-staff-after-covid-19-outbreak/ |website=cyclingnews.com |access-date=21 June 2024 |language=en |date=13 October 2020}}</ref> |
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At the [[2022 Vuelta a España]] Harper's {{UCI team code|TLJ|2022}} won the opening [[Team time trial]]. This put his teammate [[Robert Gesink]] into the red leaders jersey while Harper sat third overall.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Becket |first1=Adam |title=Jumbo-Visma power to Vuelta a España stage one team time trial victory |url=https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/jumbo-visma-power-to-vuelta-a-espana-stage-one-team-time-trial-victory |website=cyclingweekly.com |access-date=21 June 2024 |language=en |date=19 August 2022}}</ref> |
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===Team Jayco–AlUla (2023 to present)=== |
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He joined {{UCI team code|BEX men|2023}} on a two-year contract after three years with {{UCI team code|TLJ|2022}}.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benson |first1=Daniel |title=Chris Harper signs two-year contract with BikeExchange-Jayco |url=https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/chris-harper-signs-two-year-contract-with-bikeexchange-jayco/ |website=Velo |access-date=21 June 2024 |date=4 August 2022}}</ref> |
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Harper started 2024 of by placing second behind teammate [[Luke Plapp]] in both the [[Australian National Road Race Championships|National Road race]] and [[Australian National Time Trial Championships|National Time trial]] championships.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Giuliani |first1=Simone |title=The year where loyal domestique Chris Harper could evolve into a contender |url=https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/the-year-where-loyal-domestique-chris-harper-could-evolve-into-a-contender/ |website=cyclingnews.com |access-date=21 June 2024 |language=en |date=5 March 2024}}</ref> |
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During stage 4 of the [[2024 Tour of the Alps|Tour of the Alps]] Harper crashed heavily head-first into a lamp pole. He abandoned the race with a concussion after spending the first two stages in the top 10 overall.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Moultrie |first1=James |title='It was the same colour as the road' - Harper, O'Connor crash into kerb at Tour of the Alps |url=https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/it-was-the-same-colour-as-the-road-harper-oconnor-crash-into-kerb-at-tour-of-the-alps/ |website=cyclingnews.com |access-date=21 June 2024 |language=en |date=18 April 2024}}</ref> |
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==Major results== |
==Major results== |
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<small>Sources:<ref>{{cite web |title=Chris Harper |url=https://firstcycling.com/rider.php?r=39009 |website=FirstCycling.com |access-date=21 June 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Chris Harper |url=https://www.procyclingstats.com/rider/chris-harper |website=www.procyclingstats.com |access-date=21 June 2024}}</ref></small> |
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Revision as of 01:09, 21 June 2024
Personal information | |
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Full name | Chris Harper |
Born | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | 23 November 1994
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) |
Team information | |
Current team | Team Jayco–AlUla |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Rider type | Climber |
Professional teams | |
2016 | State of Matter MAAP Racing |
2017–2018 | IsoWhey Sports SwissWellness |
2019 | Team BridgeLane |
2020–2022 | Team Jumbo–Visma[1][2] |
2023– | Team Jayco–AlUla |
Major wins | |
Grand Tours
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Chris Harper (born 23 November 1994) is an Australian cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam Team Jayco–AlUla.[3]
Career
Early career
Starting his second year at Bennelong SwissWellness Cycling Team, he opened the year by finishing third at the national road race championships behind two UCI WorldTour riders.[4] He then went on to finsish in the top 10 of both the New Zealand Cycle Classic and the Herald Sun Tour.[5] Beating James Whelan with a late attack gave Harper his first professional win, the Oceania Road Championships.[6][7]
Team Jumbo–Visma (2020 to 2022)
Harper turned professional with UCI WorldTour Team Jumbo–Visma in 2020.[8] In October 2020, he was named in the startlist for the 2020 Giro d'Italia, his first Grand Tour.[9] The team pulled out ahead of stage 10 because team leader Steven Kruijswijk tested positive for COVID-19. Harper was sitting 26th overall when the team pulled out after a string week of racing.[10]
At the 2022 Vuelta a España Harper's Team Jumbo–Visma won the opening Team time trial. This put his teammate Robert Gesink into the red leaders jersey while Harper sat third overall.[11]
Team Jayco–AlUla (2023 to present)
He joined Team Jayco–AlUla on a two-year contract after three years with Team Jumbo–Visma.[12] Harper started 2024 of by placing second behind teammate Luke Plapp in both the National Road race and National Time trial championships.[13] During stage 4 of the Tour of the Alps Harper crashed heavily head-first into a lamp pole. He abandoned the race with a concussion after spending the first two stages in the top 10 overall.[14]
Major results
- 2016
- 2nd Road race, Oceania Under-23 Road Championships
- 6th Road race, Oceania Road Championships
- 2017
- 6th Overall Tour de Langkawi
- 2018 (1 pro win)
- 1st Overall UCI Oceania Tour
- 1st Road race, Oceania Road Championships
- 3rd Road race, National Road Championships
- 4th Overall Tour of Japan
- 6th Overall Herald Sun Tour
- 7th Overall New Zealand Cycle Classic
- 2019 (2)
- 1st Overall Tour de Savoie Mont Blanc
- 1st Overall Tour of Japan
- 2nd Road race, National Road Championships
- Oceanian Road Championships
- 4th Overall Herald Sun Tour
- 5th Overall Tour of Bihor
- 2020
- 3rd Time trial, National Road Championships
- 2021
- 4th Time trial, National Road Championships
- 4th Overall UAE Tour
- 2022
- 1st Stage 1 (TTT) Vuelta a España
- 9th Overall Sibiu Cycling Tour
- 2023
- 5th Time trial, National Road Championships
- 5th Coppa Agostoni
- 2024
- National Road Championships
- 2nd Time trial
- 2nd Road race
- 6th Overall Volta a Catalunya
Grand Tour general classification results timeline
Sources:[17]
Grand Tour | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Giro d'Italia | DNF | — | — | — |
Tour de France | — | — | — | 16 |
Vuelta a España | — | — | 33 | — |
— | Did not compete |
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DNF | Did not finish |
References
- ^ "Team Jumbo-Visma 2020 roster presented in Amsterdam". Bianchi. F.I.V. Edoardo Bianchi S.p.A. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ "Jumbo-Visma". UCI.org. Union Cycliste Internationale. Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ "Team Jayco–AlUla". UCI. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ Woodpower, Zeb (7 January 2018). "Cycling Australia Road National Championships 2018: Elite men's road race Results". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ Woodpower, Zeb (4 February 2018). "Jayco Herald Sun Tour 2018: Stage 4 Results". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Chris Harper, James Whelan and Sarah Gigante claim gold on final day of 2018 Oceania Road Championships | Oceania Cycling Confederation". oceaniacycling.org. 25 March 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Oceania Championships 2018: Elite Men Road Race Results". cyclingnews.com. 25 March 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ Finch-Penninger, Jamie (4 October 2019). "Harper hits the big-time with Jumbo-Visma". SBS Sport. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "103rd Giro d'Italia: Startlist". ProCyclingStats. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ^ Benson, Daniel; Ryan, Barry (13 October 2020). "Jumbo-Visma pull out of Giro d'Italia to protect riders and staff after COVID-19 outbreak". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ Becket, Adam (19 August 2022). "Jumbo-Visma power to Vuelta a España stage one team time trial victory". cyclingweekly.com. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ Benson, Daniel (4 August 2022). "Chris Harper signs two-year contract with BikeExchange-Jayco". Velo. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ Giuliani, Simone (5 March 2024). "The year where loyal domestique Chris Harper could evolve into a contender". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ Moultrie, James (18 April 2024). "'It was the same colour as the road' - Harper, O'Connor crash into kerb at Tour of the Alps". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Chris Harper". FirstCycling.com. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Chris Harper". www.procyclingstats.com. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Our eight riders for the Vuelta a Espana". Team Jumbo-Visma. 15 August 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
External links
- Chris Harper at UCI
- Chris Harper at Cycling Archives
- Chris Harper at ProCyclingStats
- Chris Harper at Cycling Quotient
- Chris Harper at CycleBase