Joseph M. Papp
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Joseph M. Papp (born 25 May 1975) is a professional cyclist. He holds dual Irish-USA citizenship, and is married to Cuban cyclist Yuliet Rodríguez Jiménez. Papp competed in 2006 for the Italian teams Partizan-Whistle and Team Bianchi-Cinghiale, and Hong Kong squad Champion System. He is also a widely-read cycling author, writing extensively about his experiences in the professional peloton, and is a featured diarist for the cycling news website cyclingnews.com [1].
[edit] Cycling Experience
Papp began racing in 1989. 1st overall, 2004 Vuelta a Habana del Este. 3rd Overall, 2002 USCF Criterium Rankings for Elite Men. Led rankings in 2003. 2002 NYC Championship and Superweek Stage Winner. Competed internationally since 1994 when first joined the US National Team. Raced in Australia, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, France, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Panama, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Uruguay, and Venezuela. In 1999, finished as first American, third overall, at the prestigious Univest GP. He is the only US male to have placed in the top-10 at the UCI Pan American Continental Championships road race, finishing 8th in 1996 and 2004, and 10th in 2005 as a Discretionary Nominee to the US National Team.
Other Activities:
Papp has a BA in History (summa cum laude) from the University of Pittsburgh and was a graduate student in Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz School of Public Policy. He enjoys snowboarding, team management and keeping abreast of international affairs.
