Christopher Baldwin

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Country: United States

Height: 6' 1"

Weight: 150 lbs.

Date of Birth: 10/15/75

Place of Birth: Chicago, IL

Residence: Boulder, CO

Pro Since: 1999

In a race that was arguably the most thrilling of the season, Chris Baldwin was one turn away from upsetting 2005 Tour De France Stage 1 winner Dave Zabriskie at the national time trial championship. That is, until Baldwin crashed with fewer than 400 meters to go. Still fast enough to take second place, Baldwin proved himself as a world class time trialist and the performance earned him the right to represent the United States at the World Road Championships in Salzburg. He was also one of two Americans selected to compete in the World Time Trial Championships. It was a fitting ending to a momentous season for Baldwin. He took stage wins at the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, San Dimas Stage Race and Tour of the Gila, where he was also the overall GC winner. 

Baldwin has a total of 19 career wins, including two national time trial championships, claiming the title for the first time in 2003 (the same year his wife, Kimberly, won the women?s title) and again in 2005. He is also a Pan-American games silver medalist.

His interest in cycling began early on and by the time he was 13, Chris was hanging out at the local bike shop ? enough that the shop owner finally gave him a job. Encouraged by the staff at the shop and supported by his parents, he started racing.

Over the span of his career, he has demonstrated his toughness and versatility as a durable rider capable of being a threat in any racing situation. He is a dependable team player and is known for his tenacity in long breakaways. Chris is well schooled in the discipline of team racing and tactics, and he uses these skills to help his team produce the best results possible.

He credits mentors such as Nate Reiss, for helping him develop, and says he?s inspired by other cycling vets like Scott Moninger (Health Net presented by Maxxis) who have managed to stay hungry and motivated throughout their long careers.

While not racing, Chris' other interests include water and snow skiing, woodworking, and reading his favorite Steinbeck novels. Chris and his wife, Kimberly, live in Colorado.