Steve Peat

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Steve Peat at Fort William World cup 2004.

Steve Peat (born June 17, 1974) is a professional downhill mountain biker, lived in Chapeltown, and born inSheffield, England. Prior to his career as a professional downhill cyclist Peat was employed as a plumber. He is married to Adele Croxon and has a son, Jake Peat.

Peat began his career with little success riding for the Saracen team alongside Rob Warner, before moving in the mid nineties to Team MBUK. He rode for GT Bicycles in the late 90's before joining the Orange team between 2002 and 2005. He has since joined the Santa Cruz Syndicate team for the 2006 season, and has continued to be largely affiliated with the team for the 07 season.

His recent successes include placing second in the Mountain Bike World Championships in 2000, 2001 and 2002, and becoming World Cup champion in 2002, 2004 and 2006. He has also won the Lisboa Downhill, held in Lisbon, Portugal, seven times.

Aside from his professional riding career, Peat has other involvements with the sport, including contributing to the design and manufacture of specialist riding clothing made by Royal Racing of which he is part owner. Peat also has involvements with young cyclist academies, and is a proponent of youth involvement in the sport.

Won Fort William downhill world cup round in 2006.