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Bob Donaldson (cyclist)

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Bob Donaldson
Personal information
Full nameRobert Donaldson
Born (2002-04-08) 8 April 2002 (age 22)
Team information
Current teamTrinity Racing
Disciplines
  • Road
RoleRider
Amateur teams
2019–2020Fensham Howes–MAS Design
2021–2022GB Cycling Senior Academy
Professional team
2023–Trinity Racing

Robert Donaldson (born 8 April 2002) is a British cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Continental team Trinity Racing.[1]

Career

2021

In 2021, he was selected the Great Britain team for the Tour de l'Avenir.[2] The following month, he was selected as part of the British team for the U23 road race at the UCI Cycling World Championships in Flanders.[3]

2022

In 2022, he was selected as part of the Great Britain team for the Tour de l'Avenir.[4] Donaldson finished fourth in the general classification of Tour d'Eure-et-Loir in 2022. He missed the start of the 2023 season after being hit by a car and suffering a broken transverse process on four lumbar vertebrae following a training ride in the Peak District.[5]

2023

He joined Trinity Racing for the 2023 season.[6] In June 2023, he won the Otley Grand Prix in Yorkshire for Trinity Racing with a solo breakaway.[7] In May 2023, he won stage four of the Orlen Nations Grand Prix.[8] He was selected for the U23 road race and time trial at the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow.[9]

2024

In April 2024, he finished runner-up at the Paris–Roubaix Espoirs.[10][11] In June 2024, he won the British U23 Road Race title in Yorkshire.[12]

Major results

2019
1st Overall La Coupe du President de la Ville de Grudziądz
1st Points classification
1st Young rider classification
2nd Trofee van Vlaanderen
10th Guido Reybrouck Classic
2020
9th Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne Junioren
2022
4th Overall Tour d'Eure-et-Loir
1st Young rider classification
7th PWZ Zuidenveld Tour
7th Gent–Wevelgem Beloften
9th Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic
2023
1st Otley Grand Prix
1st Stage 4 Orlen Nations Grand Prix
2024
1st Road race, National Under-23 Road Championships
2nd Paris–Roubaix Espoirs

References

  1. ^ "Robert Donaldson". Pro Cycling Stats. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Tour de l'Avenir: the GB selection". The British Continental. 2 August 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  3. ^ Davidson, Robyn (13 September 2021). "British Cycling announces impressive World Championships roster". Cyclist.co.uk. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  4. ^ "2022 Tour de l'Avenir: Great Britain squad reveal". The British Continental. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  5. ^ Pal, Adwitiya (19 February 2024). "Pro cyclist says bright clothing "doesn't matter to some drivers" after being left with broken back and snapped bike". Road.cc. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  6. ^ "News: Trinity Announces 2023 Team". Velouk. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Otley Grand Prix won by Bob Donaldson and Sophie Lewis". Yorkshire Post. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  8. ^ "Robert Donaldson Wins Stage 4 of the ORLEN Nations Grand Prix". Peloton Post. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  9. ^ "Road World Championships: Lizzie Deignan, Geraint Thomas and Sarah Storey in British team". BBC Sport. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  10. ^ "Paris-Roubaix Espoirs April 7, 2024 classification". Velo Presse Collection. 7 April 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  11. ^ "WEEKEND RACING ROUND-UP: UNDER-23 NATIONAL ROAD SERIES AND MORE!". British Cycling. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  12. ^ "GEORGI AND HAYTER TAKE NATIONAL TITLES ON SALTBURN BANK ON FINAL DAY OF LLOYDS BANK NATIONAL ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS". British Cycling. 23 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
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