Bob Donaldson (cyclist)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Donaldson |
| Born | 8 April 2002 |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Trinity Racing |
| Disciplines |
|
| Role | Rider |
| Amateur teams | |
| 2019–2020 | Fensham Howes–MAS Design |
| 2021–2022 | GB 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[edit]
2021[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
In April 2024, he finished runner-up at the Paris–Roubaix Espoirs.[10][11]
Major results[edit]
- 2019
- 1st
Overall La Coupe du President de la Ville de Grudziądz
- 1st
Points classification - 1st
Young rider classification
- 1st
- 2nd Trofee van Vlaanderen
- 10th Guido Reybrouck Classic
- 2020
- 9th Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne Juniors
- 2022
- 4th Overall Tour d'Eure-et-Loir
- 1st Young rider classification
- 1st
- 7th PWZ Zuidenveld Tour
- 7th Gent-Wevelgem / Kattekoers-Ieper
- 9th Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic
- 2023
- 1st Otley Grand Prix
- 1st Stage 4 Orlen Nations Grand Prix
- 2024
- 2nd Paris–Roubaix Espoirs
References[edit]
- ^ "Robert Donaldson". Pro Cycling Stats. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Tour de l'Avenir: the GB selection". The British Continental. 2 August 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ Davidson, Robyn (13 September 2021). "British Cycling announces impressive World Championships roster". Cyclist.co.uk. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "2022 Tour de l'Avenir: Great Britain squad reveal". The British Continental. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "News: Trinity Announces 2023 Team". Velouk. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Otley Grand Prix won by Bob Donaldson and Sophie Lewis". Yorkshire Post. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Robert Donaldson Wins Stage 4 of the ORLEN Nations Grand Prix". Peleton Post. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Road World Championships: Lizzie Deignan, Geraint Thomas and Sarah Storey in British team". BBC Sport. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Paris-Roubaix Espoirs April 7, 2024 classification". Velo Presse Collection. 7 April 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "WEEKEND RACING ROUND-UP: UNDER-23 NATIONAL ROAD SERIES AND MORE!". British Cycling. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
External links[edit]
- Robert Donaldson at Cycling Archives
- Robert Donaldson at ProCyclingStats
- Robert Donaldson at Cycling Quotient
