James Knox (cyclist)

James Knox
Knox in 2016 riding for Team Wiggins
Personal information
Full name James Knox
Nickname Knoxy
Born (1995-11-04) November 4, 1995
Levens, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Team information
Current team Quick-Step Floors
Discipline Road
Role Rider
Rider type Climber
Amateur team(s)
2014–2015 Zappi
2016–2017 WIGGINS
Professional team(s)
2018– Quick-Step Floors

James Knox (born November 4, 1995) is a British road racing cyclist, who is currently riding for UCI WorldTeam Quick-Step Floors.[1]

In 2017, Knox came second in the under-23 version of Liège–Bastogne–Liège.[2] In September of that year Quick-Step Floors announced that Knox would turn professional with the team for the 2018 season.[1]

In his days as a runner he won the under 13 National Cross Country Championships in 2009.

He also went to Dallam secondary school

Major results

2015
8th Trofeo PIVA
9th Clássica Loulé
2016
4th Overall Ronde de l'Isard
6th Overall Course de la Paix Under–23
2017
2nd Liège–Bastogne–Liège Espoirs
5th Overall Ronde de l'Isard
6th Overall Tour Alsace
8th Overall Tour of Croatia
8th Overall Tour de l'Avenir
8th Overall Giro della Valle d'Aosta
2018
1st Stage 1 (TTT) Adriatica Ionica Race
6th Overall Tour de Wallonie

References

  1. 1 2 "James Knox moves up to WorldTour with Quick-Step Floors". cyclingnews.com. 13 September 2017. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
  2. "'It's just about whether you're good enough': Young Brit James Knox on his WorldTour ambition". Cycling Weekly. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
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