Bobby Julich

Robert "Bobby" Julich, born on November 18, 1971, is a distinguished American former professional road bicycle racer. He made a significant mark in the cycling world when he achieved a remarkable third place overall in the 1998 Tour de France, becoming only the second American to stand on the podium of this prestigious event.

Known for his exceptional time trialing skills, Julich earned a silver medal in the Individual Time Trial at the 2004 Olympics. His versatility as a cyclist allowed him to excel in various stage races, including a notable victory in the 2005 edition of Paris–Nice. After a successful career, he announced his retirement from professional cycling in September 2008.

Following his retirement, Julich transitioned into coaching, initially serving as a technical director for Team Saxo Bank until late 2010. He then joined Team Sky as a race coach for the 2011 season. However, his tenure with Team Sky came to an end in October 2012 when he admitted to past doping offenses, aligning with the team's strict policy on integrity.

After leaving Team Sky, Julich continued his coaching career with CCC Pro Team in 2014 and later took on the role of head coach (Directeur Sportif) for Team Tinkoff–Saxo in 2015. Despite his contributions, he confirmed his departure from the team at the end of that year, marking another chapter in his evolving career within the sport.