Rod Ellingworth
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Rodney Francis Ellingworth |
| Date of birth | August 11, 1972 |
| Country |  England |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Track & Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Amateur team(s) | |
Early 1990's 2000-2001 |
Witham Wheelers[1] Cherry Valley RT[2] Team McELL |
| Professional team(s) | |
| 1995 1996 1997 |
Ambrosia/Dyna-Tech Ambrosia UV Aube (France) |
| Infobox last updated on: | |
| 23 November 2007 | |
Rod Ellingworth (born 11 August 1972, Grantham, Lincolnshire) is the coach for British Cycling's U23 Academy '100% ME' team based in Tuscany, Italy. Ellingworth competed as a professional cyclist between 1995 and 1997 and represented his country several times at international events.
Mark Cavendish is one of the riders who has been influenced by Ellingworth, Cavendish stated in several interviews that he had learnt a lot from Ellingworth, and not only about cycling.[3][4] Ellingworth has also led the National team to several stage victories in the Tour of Britain in 2007.[5]
[edit] Palmarés
- 1995
- 2nd Tom Simpson Memorial Race
- 9th Girvan 3 day 'Premier Calendar' race
- 1st Stage 2, Girvan 3 day 'Premier Calendar' race
- 1996
- 1st Point Competition, Girvan 3 day 'Premier Calendar' race
- 3rd Stage 2, Girvan 3 day 'Premier Calendar' race
- 2000
- 1st Tour of the Kingdom, Dunfermline
- 1st Stage 1, Tour of the Kingdom, Dunfermline
- 2nd East Riding of Yorkshire Classic (2 day) 'Premier Calendar' race
- 3rd Stage 1, East Riding of Yorkshire Classic (2 day) 'Premier Calendar' race
- 2nd Stage 2, East Riding of Yorkshire Classic (2 day) 'Premier Calendar' race
- 3rd Girvan 3 day 'Premier Calendar' race
- 2nd Stage 1, Girvan 3 day 'Premier Calendar' race
- 3rd Stage 3, Girvan 3 day 'Premier Calendar' race
[edit] External links
- Interview with Ellingworth on British Cycling's website
- Rod Ellingworth profile at the Cycling Website
- Results on ukcycling.rivals.net
