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No. 166 - Fred Rodriguez

Team: Rock Racing
DOB: 9/3/1973
Nationality: USA
Residence(s): Emeryville, CA
Height: 5'10' | Weight: 160
Pro Since: 1996
Speciality: Sprinting
Past Pro Teams: Rock Racing (2008-2009), Davitamon-Lotto (2005-2007), Aqua et Sapone (2004), Sidermec (2003), Domo-Farm Fritesb (2001-2002), Mapei-Quick Step (1999 -2000), Saturn (1997-1998)
 

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Career Highlights

2008 2nd Capital Criterium - 2nd Stage 3 Tour of Utah - 3rd Philadelphia International Championship - 3rd Stage 2 Ronde Van Brisbane - 3rd Stage 3 Tour of Elk Grove
2007 1st Stage 6 Tour de Georgia - 2nd Stage 2 Eneco Tour of Benelux - 4th USPRO Road Race Championships
2006 1st Sprint Competition & Stage 4 Tour de Georgia
2005 Member U.S. World Championship Road Team
2004 1st USPRO Road Race Championships - 1st Stage #9 Giro d'Italia
2002 2nd Milan San Remo
2001 1st USPRO Road Race Championships
2000 1st Stage 1 Tour de Suisse - 3rd Stage 17 Tour de France - 1st USPRO Road Race Championships

Interesting Facts

Rodriguez, nicknamed ?Fast Freddie? for his sprinting prowess, has won the overall sprint classification at both the 2003 and 2006 Tour de Georgia, so keep your eye on him for some fast finish fun throughout the 2009 season. The three-time USPRO road race champion and internationally competitive racer was born in Bogota, Columbia, but moved with his family to Los Angeles where his father owned a bicycle shop. Rodriguez established the Fast Freddie Foundation, which brings cycling and fitness to children and schools.