2016 Russian Road Race Champion
| Team | CCC Team |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Russia |
| Birth date | July 3, 1986 |
| Specialty | All-rounder |
| Height | 184cm |
| Weight | 70kg |
| I knew I wanted to be a pro cyclist when: | When I was watching television as a young child and saw races like Giro d’Italia and Tour de France and I dreamed of participating one day. |
| Greatest racing memory: | Racing at the Olympic Games in Rio. |
| The race I dream of winning: | A stage in a grand tour. |
| If I wasn't a pro cyclist: | Probably a photographer |
Pavel Kochetkov joined CCC Team in 2020 after seven years as a professional rider, joining fellow Russian countryman Ilnur Zakarin in the team. The former Russian road race champion (2016) has forged his career as a domestique, and with his abilities as an all-rounder he has proven to be a valuable teammate in all types of races. Kochetkov brings a wealth of experience to the team including eight grand tour participations within the last five seasons.
