Christian Vande Velde

Cyclist

Birthday May 22, 1976

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Lemont, IL

Age 48 years old

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About

Two-time Olympic cyclist who represented the US at the 2000 and 2008 Games over a decade and a half of cycling. He finished as high as fourth in the Tour de France, doing so in 2008.

Before Fame

The son of US Bicycling Hall of Fame cycling John Vande Velde, he started cycling at 16. He was also a golfer and wrestler in high school.

Trivia

In 2012, he was suspended six months for blood doping in the mid-2000s, and his race results from 2004-2006 were forfeited.

Family Life

He has two daughters with his wife Leah.

Associated With

He rode on teams with Lance Armstrong at the Tour de France in 1999 and 2001.