Michael Torckler

Michael Torckler (born 12 April 1987 in New Zealand) is a professional cyclist and is currently a member of the Australian cycling team, Budget Forklifts.

Michael Torckler
Personal information
Full nameMichael Torckler
Born (1987-04-12) 12 April 1987
Team information
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Rider typeAll-rounder
Professional teams
2013Bissell (cycling team)
2014Team SmartStop
2015Team Budget Forklifts

During 2012, Torckler was staying at Santa Rosa, California to train for upcoming competitions. On one of his training rides, on 30 June, he was hit by a car coming around a bend. He was thrown off his bike and hit the car windshield, breaking his arm and almost killing him.

The driver fled the scene but was later caught and was sentenced to 10 years and four months in prison. Meanwhile, Torckler was airlifted to the nearest hospital, where he arrived in critical condition, close to death. Although he wasn't brain damaged from the accident, he had no recollection of the accident. He was immediately moved to intensive care, and was discharged after only 12 days.

After returning to New Zealand after only a month after his accident, Torckler was back on his bike and starting to train again. After four months, he returned to racing at the 2012 Tour of Southland and finished the race in 61st place. Known as 'King of the Comebacks', Torckler raced in the Tour of Utah, and even won the King of the Mountains title.

In November 2014 Torckler was announced as part of the Team Budget Forklifts line-up for 2015.[1]

Major Results
2008
2nd Stage 5 Tour of Southland
2009
2nd Overall Vuelta a la Montaña Central de Asturias
1st U23 National Time Trial Championships
2010
1st Overall Tour of Wellington
1st Stage 2
1st Overall San Martin Proba de Ataun
1st Overall Clásica Ciudad de Torredonjimeno
2012
1st Overall Tour de Borneo
1st Stage 1
1st Points Classification
2nd Mountains Classification
8th Overall Jelajah Malaysia
2nd Stage 1
2013
4th New Zealand Cycle Classic
2nd Stage 4
3rd Mountains Classification
1st Mountains Classification Tour of Utah
2015
3rd The REV Classic
2017
10th Overall New Zealand Cycle Classic
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References
  1. "Bobridge back on the track with Team Budget Forklifts". cyclingnews.com. 10 November 2014. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
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