Jackson Stewart (cyclist)

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Jackson Stewart
Personal information
Full name Jackson Kyle Stewart
Date of birth June 30, 1980 (1980-06-30) (age 27)
Country Flag of the United States United States
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 158 lb (72 kg)
Team information
Current team BMC Racing Team
Discipline Road
Role Rider
Rider type Sprinter/ Rouler
Amateur team(s)
1998–2001 LGBRC/The Olympic Club
Professional team(s)
2002–2004
2006
2007–
Ofoto
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BMC Cycling Team
Major wins
Lancaster Classic (2006)
Infobox last updated on:
February 5, 2008

Jackson Stewart (born June 30, 1980 in Los Gatos, California) is an American road racing cyclist who rides for the BMC Racing Team.

Jackson started racing in his early teens. He is unique to have competed at a high level in events on the road, track, and cyclocross. In recent years has focused on road racing exclusively. He is know as a solid all around rider and fast finisher.

On the velodrome Jackson was the 2003 National Madison Champion with partner Erik Saunders.

As a road stage racer, Jackson had an impressive overall performance at the Tour de Georgia 2005, where he finished 13th on the final stage and 50th overall after staying with the lead group over many of the race's most difficult climbs. At the end of the 2006 season, he was selected to represent USA at the 2006 Road World Championships. In 2008 Jackson competed at the Tour of Qatar amongst numerous UCI Pro-Tour level teams.

Away from cycling, he earned his degree in Business Management from San Jose State University.

[edit] Achievements

2003
1st, Downers Avenue criterium (first national-level win)
2005
1st, Cat's Hill Classic
1st, Burlingame Criterium
3rd, Morgan Hill Grand Prix
2006
1st, Lancaster Classic
8th and Most Aggressive Rider, Stage 4, Amgen Tour of California
2nd, McLane Pacific criterium
2nd, Garrett Lemire Memorial Grand Prix
4th, Sea Otter Classic
3rd, Cat's Hill Classic
1st, Pacific State Bank GP
2nd, final stage, Fitchburg Longsjo Classic
2nd, Bank of America Invitational
2006 U.S. World Chamipionship Team Member

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NAME Stewart, Jackson
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Road bicycle racer
DATE OF BIRTH 1980-06-30
PLACE OF BIRTH Los Gatos, California, United States
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH
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