Vennell in NZ National Colours during TOC prologue

Feb 14. Jeremy Vennell will proudly be racing in New Zealand colours as he lines up for tomorrow’s Tour of California prologue.   He earned this honour after winning New Zealand National Time Trial Championships last month. 

Vennell who is usually more known for his stage racing than time trialling, also placed second overall in January’s six stage Tour of Wellington.

This year Vennell is racing for the Bissell Pro Cycling Team

DOB: October 6 , 1980

Height: 6' 2"

Weight: 165 lbs

Year Turned Pro: 2007

Recent Highlights:

2009

1st place, New Zealand National Time Trial Championships

1st place, Tour of Wellington, Stage 6

2nd place, Tour of Wellington, Overall

4th place, Tour of Wellington, Stage 3

2008

1st place, Tour of Wellington, Stage 5 and 6

4th place, Cascade Cycling Classic

6th place, New Zealand National Championships

8th place, Mt. Hood Cycling Classic, Stage 1

9th place, Redlands Bicycle Classic, Prologue

9th place, Redlands Bicycle Classic, Stage 1

9th place, San Dimas Stage Race

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