Australian racing cyclist
Nathan Peter Haas (born 12 March 1989) is an Australian cyclist. He competed as a professional road racer until the end of 2021. He started competing full time in gravel events 2022.[5]
Born in Brisbane , Queensland , Australia , Haas was originally a mountain biker , and represented Australia in two UCI World Championships . However, in 2009, Haas switched to road racing .
Praties (2009–2011)[ edit ] In 2011, after dominating Australia's domestic National Road Series with Genesys Wealth Advisers teammate Steele Von Hoff , Haas won the Herald Sun Tour .[6] [7] Haas also won the Japan Cup ,[8] a race featuring numerous UCI ProTeams . After his victory, Haas turned professional, signing with Garmin–Barracuda .[9] [10]
Garmin–Barracuda (2012–2015)[ edit ] During Haas' first professional season, he struggled with severe saddle sores .[11] Following Jonathan Tiernan-Locke 's doping ban, Haas was retroactively awarded the 2012 Tour of Britain title; he originally finished second to Tiernan-Locke.[12] During the 2013 season, Haas finished sixth overall at the Tour de Langkawi ,[13] and competed in his first Grand Tour , the Giro d'Italia .[14] While riding the 2014 Tour Down Under , Haas garnered his first UCI World Tour point,[15] before finishing the race fifth overall.[16]
He was named in the start list for the 2015 Tour de France .[17]
Dimension Data (2016–2017)[ edit ] In the autumn of 2015 Team Dimension Data announced that Haas had signed with them for the 2016 season, joining former team-mate Tyler Farrar at the South African outfit.[18]
Team Katusha–Alpecin (2018–2019)[ edit ] In February 2018, Haas won stage 2 of the Tour of Oman in an uphill sprint finish and moved into the overall leader's jersey.[19] It was his first victory since 2016 and his first for Team Katusha–Alpecin . He finished fifth overall in the race, winning the points classification in the process. He also recorded a podium placing at the Tour of Turkey.[20]
Haas currently resides in Girona , Catalonia , Spain .[1]
Sources: [1] [21] [22]
Grand Tour general classification results timeline [ edit ]
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^ a b c "Nathan Haas at Garmin-Sharp" . Garmin–Sharp . Boulder , Colorado : Slipstream Sports LLC. 28 December 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2013 .[permanent dead link ]
^ Ryan, Barry (7 August 2017). "Nathan Haas signs for Katusha-Alpecin" . Cyclingnews.com . Immediate Media Company . Retrieved 2 January 2018 .
^ "Katusha-Alpecin announce reduced 24-rider roster for 2019" . Cyclingnews.com . Immediate Media Company . 20 November 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2019 .
^ Bacon, Ellis (30 December 2019). "2020 Team Preview: Cofidis" . Cyclingnews.com . Future plc . Retrieved 1 January 2020 .
^ "Q&A: Nathan Haas on why he's leaving road racing for gravel" . CyclingTips . 3 December 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2022 .
^ Jane Aubrey (16 October 2011). "Emotional Haas takes overall win after five incredible days of racing" . Cyclingnews.com . Bath , England : Future plc . Retrieved 2 January 2014 .
^ Alex Hinds (27 October 2011). "Haas to Garmin-Cervélo, Von Hoff to Chipotle in 2012" . Cyclingnews.com . Bath , England : Future plc . Retrieved 2 January 2014 .
^ "Haas continues incredible run in Japan" . Cyclingnews.com . Bath , England : Future plc . 23 October 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2014 .
^ "Garmin signs young Aussie Haas" . ABC News . Sydney , New South Wales : Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 27 October 2011. Retrieved 21 January 2012 .
^ Shane Stokes (26 October 2011). "Confirmed: Nathan Haas to make WorldTour debut in 2012 VeloNation" . VeloNation . Chevy Chase , Maryland : VeloNation LLC. Retrieved 1 January 2014 .
^ Tan, Anthony (16 April 2012). "Cycling Central podcast" . SBS Cycling Central . Sydney , New South Wales : Special Broadcasting Service Corporation . Retrieved 19 October 2012 .
^ "Sir Bradley Wiggins to defend Tour of Britain title" . BBC Sport . London , England : BBC . 2 September 2014.
^ Ben Atkins (2 March 2013). "Nathan Haas: "Something we try to do is really to stamp our name on a race." " . VeloNation . Chevy Chase , Maryland : VeloNation LLC. Retrieved 18 January 2014 .
^ Alex Malone (4 March 2013). "Giro d'Italia debut part of bigger picture for Haas" . Cyclingnews.com . Bath , England : Future plc . Retrieved 2 January 2014 .
^ Aaron S. Lee (25 January 2014). "Potential podium slipping away from Nathan Haas at Tour Down Under" . Cyclingnews.com . Bath , England : Future plc . Retrieved 25 January 2014 .
^ Zeb Woodpower (26 January 2014). "Final day victory for Andre Greipel at the Tour Down Under" . Cyclingnews.com . Bath , England : Future plc . Archived from the original on 23 January 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2014 .
^ "2015 Tour de France start list" . Velo News . Retrieved 2 July 2015 .
^ O'Shea, Sadhbh (1 October 2015). "Haas and Fraile sign for Dimension Data" . cyclingnews.com . Retrieved 1 October 2015 .
^ "Tour of Oman 2018: Stage 2 Results - Cyclingnews.com" . 14 February 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2018 .
^ velowire.com, Thomas Vergouwen /; www.velowire.com, Thomas Vergouwen /. "2018 UCI cycling calendar | 2018 Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey :: velowire.com (paris.thover.com) :: (photos, videos + actualités)" . velowire.com . Retrieved 12 September 2020 .
^ "Nathan Haas at Cycling Archives" . Cycling Archives . Retrieved 7 March 2013 .
^ "Nathan Haas at Cycling Base" . Cycling Base . Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2013 .