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No. 36 - Tom Peterson

Team: Garmin-Slipstream
DOB: 12/24/1986
Nationality: USA
Residence(s): North Bend, WA
Height: 5'11'' | Weight: 140
Pro Since: 2006
Speciality: Climbing, All Around
Past Pro Teams: Garmin/Slipstream pb Chipotle (2007-2009), TIAA-CREF (2006)
 

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Career Highlights

2008 1st Best Young Rider Vuelta a Chihuahua Internacional - 2nd Stage 2 Cascade Cycling Classic - 2nd Best Young Rider Competition Amgen Tour of California - 3rd Univest Grand Prix Road Race - 3rd U.S. Under-23 U.S. National Road Race Championships
2007 3rd KOM Competition Tour of California - Member U.S. U-23 World Championship Road Team
2006 Best Young Rider Tour of California
2005 3rd Overall Tour of Taiwan
2004 1st U.S. Junior National Road Race Championship

Interesting Facts

Peterson placed 2nd in the best young rider competition at the 2008 Tour de California, and his impressive 3rd place finish in the KOM competition in the same race in the 2007 displayed his climbing skills. While not on the bike, Tom enjoys skiing, hiking, politics and investing.