Naveen John

Naveen John (born 7 April 1986 in Salmiya) is an Indian cyclist riding for the Ciclo Racing Team.

Naveen John
Personal information
Born (1986-04-07) 7 April 1986
Salmiya, Kuwait
Team information
Current teamCiclo Racing Team
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Amateur teams
2012–2014Specialized KYNKYNY Cycling Team
2015Kingsnorth International Wheelers
2017Asfra Racing Oudenaarde
2018–Ciclo Racing Team
Professional team
2016State of Matter MAAP Racing

Career

In 2014, John became India's national time trial champion, defeating Arvind Panwar by one second.[1] The following year, he joined British team Kingsnorth International Wheelers.

In 2016, John joined Australian UCI Continental team State of Matter MAAP Racing, making him the first Indian to join an international professional cycling team.[2] In February, John regained his title as time trial champion. Later that season, John, along with Arvind Panwar, became the first Indians to compete in the World Championships, when they both competed in the time trial. He finished in 55th position.

In 2017, John left the Australian team, joining the Belgian club Asfra Racing Oudenaarde. He defended his title as national time trial champion, and also won the road race championship.

In 2018, John returned to the Ciclo Racing Team, with whom he spent 3 seasons with from 2010 to 2012. In February, John competed in the Asian Road Championships, finishing 10th in the time trial, and 44th in the road race.[3]

In April 2019, Naveen John took part in the Asian Road Cycling Championships. He was 36th in the Mass-start road race.[4]. It was a tough race.[5]

Major results
2014
1st Time trial, National Road Championships
2016
1st Time trial, National Road Championships
2017
1st Time trial, National Road Championships
1st Road race, National Road Championships
2018
2nd Time Trial, National Road Championships
10th Time trial, Asian Road Championships
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References
  1. "National Championships India - ITT 2014". ProCyclingStats. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  2. "Naveen John - India's 1st International Pro Cyclist". Velocrushindia.com. 28 May 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  3. "Naveen John". ProCyclingStats. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  4. "2019 Asian Results". 2019 Asian Results. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  5. "Naveen John at the Asian". TheIndianCyclingPodcast. Retrieved 9 May 2019.


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