

Veteran Carl Decker has seen it all in his long career as a professional racer. From road racing to cyclocross, enduro to gravel racing, the Oregon native is living proof that bike racing can be a lifetime pursuit. Career highlights include a U.S. elite national title on the road, multiple Super D national series titles, a singlespeed world champion’s tatoo, racing a rally car at the X-Games, and representing his country at seven UCI World Championships. Carl is perhaps best known as a five-time winner of the legendary Downieville All-Mountain World Championships in California, which speaks to his talents as a well-rounded competitor. His latest role as manager/racer for Giant’s gravel collective allows him to use his vast experience to help these privateers tackle the biggest gravel races in the world.
Team | Gravel | |
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Nationalität | USA | |
Geburtsdatum | 3. Juni 1975 | |
Wohnort | Bend, Oregon | |
Disziplinen | XC, STXC, Super D, Marathon XC | |
Bestes Ergebnis | 2007-08 Super D U.S. Champion; 2005 U.S Road Champion; three-time Singlespeed U.A. Champion; 2008 World Singlespeed Champion | |
Ziele für 2010 | U.S. XC events, keep Super D win streak alive | |
Lieblingsessen | Meeresfrüchte | |
Lieblingsgetränk | Black Butte Porter | |
Erstes Fahrrad | blaues BMX das mein Dad gebaut hat | |
Lieblingsbuch | Battle Royale von Koushun Takami | |
Andere Sportarten | Ralley fahren, Ski fahren, laufen, Motorrad fahren (Cross und Straße) | |
Schönster Ort auf Erden | an erster Stelle | |
Schlimmster Ort auf Erden | auf einem TT Bike | |
Lieblingsbike | Giant Anthem X | |
Spitzname | Deckerator |