Ryan Trebon
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 Ryan Trebon racing for Kona at the 2009 Sea Otter Classic | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Ryan Trebon |
| Born | March 5, 1981 United States |
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Cannondale / CyclocrossWorld |
| Discipline | Cyclo-cross, mountain bike racing |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional team | |
| 2004- | Kona/Les Gets; LTS/Felt : Cannondale Cyclocrossowrld |
| Major wins | |
| 1 - 1st, USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships, 08 1 - 1st, USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships, 06 | |
Ryan Trebon (born March 5, 1981) is a retired American bicycle racer, born in Loma Linda, California.[1] He specialized in cyclo-cross and mountain bike racing.
Trebon captured the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross series championship four different times. Trebon made a name for himself with his powerful riding style, aggressive racing tactics, and remarkable endurance. Standing at 6’5” (196 cm), he was one of the tallest elite cyclo-cross racers.
Cycling Career
[edit]Cyclo-cross
[edit]Trebon was a key figure in American cyclo-cross during the 2000s and early 2010s. Some of his most notable achievements in the discipline include:
- 2006 U.S. National Cyclocross Champion – Winning the elite men’s title cemented his place as one of the top riders in the country.
- Multiple UCI Cyclocross Wins – Trebon competed in numerous international cyclo-cross races, regularly finishing at the top against strong competition.
- US Gran Prix of Cyclocross Champion – He took part in the domestic circuit, often battling with other top American riders such as Tim Johnson and Jeremy Powers.
Mountain Biking
[edit]In addition to cyclo-cross, Trebon was a successful cross-country mountain bike racer. His achievements in this discipline include:
- 2006 U.S. National Mountain Bike Cross-Country Champion – He became the first American male cyclist to win both the national cyclo-cross and cross-country mountain bike championships in the same year.
- Strong Performances in NORBA and National MTB Series Events – Trebon was a consistent podium finisher in mountain biking, racing against top U.S. and international riders.
Teams and Legacy
[edit]During his career, Trebon raced for several prominent teams, including:
- Kona (Kona/Les Gets, Kona-FSA)
- Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld
- LTS-Felt
His fierce rivalries with other top American cyclo-cross racers, like Tim Johnson and Jeremy Powers, helped raise the level of competition in U.S. cyclo-cross. His success also contributed to the growing popularity of the sport in North America.
Retirement and Influence
[edit]Trebon retired from professional racing in 2017, citing a desire to step away from the competitive scene. Despite retiring, he remains a respected figure in the cycling community, occasionally providing insights into the sport and mentoring younger riders.
Major results
[edit]- 2014
- 2012
- 2011
- 3rd, USA Cycling National Cross-Country Mountain Bike Championships (Short Track)
- 2010
- 2nd, USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships
- 3rd, USA Cycling National Cross-Country Mountain Bike Championships
- 2009
- 2008
- 2006
- 1st, USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships
- 1st, USA Cycling National Cross-Country Mountain Bike Championships
- 1st, Overall, U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross series
- 1st, Whitmore's Landscaping Super Cross Cup #1, (Southampton, NY)
- 1st, Gran Prix of Gloucester #1 (Gloucester, MA)
- 1st, Gran Prix of Gloucester #2 (Gloucester, MA)
- 1st, Xilinx Cup (Longmont, CO)
- 4th, Boulder Cup (Boulder, CO)
- 1st, Rad Racing Cup (Lakewood, WA)
- 5th, Stumptown Cup (Portland, OR)
- 10th, Superprestige Round 5: Hamme-Zogge (Hamme, Belgium)
- 2005
- 4th, Overall, U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross series
- 1st, Stumptown Cyclocross Classic (Portland, OR)
- 2nd, Rad Racing GP of Cyclocross (Tacoma, WA)
- 1st, Gran Prix of Gloucester #2 (Gloucester, MA)
- 2004
- 1st, Overall, U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross series
- 2nd, Gran Prix of Gloucester #1 (Gloucester, MA)
- 1st, Gran Prix of Gloucester #2 (Gloucester, MA)
- 1st, Beacon Cyclocross (Bridgeton, NJ)
- 1st, Highland Park Cyclocross Race (Highland Park, NJ)
- 2003
- 3rd, USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships
- 1st, North Carolina State Cyclo-cross Championship
- 1st, Overall, Mid-Atlantic Cyclo-cross Series
- 1st, Phrophecy Creek
- 1st, Worcester Mass
- 1st, Saturn Liberty Classic
- 1st, Rockville Bridge Classic
- 2nd, Granogue
- 2nd, Highland Park
- 4th, Clif Bar Grand Prix
- 9th, Gran Prix of Gloucester ECV (Big Head)
- 1st, Big Head Championships, Panama R.P.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Ryan Trebon's exit interview". Velo. Retrieved December 17, 2023.