Canadian cyclist
Hugo Houle (born September 27, 1990) is a Canadian professional cyclist, who rides for UCI ProTeam Israel–Premier Tech .[ 7]
Career
Born in Sainte-Perpétue, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec , Houle began racing triathlons, aged 10, alongside his brother, before focussing on cycling at the age of 16.[ 8] Louis Garneau , who provided him with a team and equipment. Between 2008 and 2010, Houle combined cycling with completing a college degree in Québec. After graduating, he signed his first professional contract with Canadian team SpiderTech–C10 .[ 9] Tour de Québec as well as a stage.[ 10] Canadian National Time Trial Championships in 2012, as well as finishing fourth at the under-23 road race at the 2012 UCI Road World Championships .[ 11]
SpiderTech–C10 disbanded at the end of the 2012 season, and Houle moved to French professional team Ag2r–La Mondiale . During this time, he competed in the Giro d'Italia twice and the Vuelta a España once. He also won the time trial at the Pan American Games and the Canadian National Time Trial Championships in 2015.[ 11] [ 12] Canada's 2016 Olympic team .[ 13]
In 2018, Houle signed for Astana , becoming the first Canadian to sign for the team.[ 14] Tour de France in 2019 .[ 15] [ 16] 2020 Summer Olympics .[ 5] [ 17]
Despite holding a contract for the 2022 season with the Astana Qazaqstan Team ,[ 16] Israel–Premier Tech on a three-year contract.[ 18]
Having featured in the breakaway on the ninth stage of the Tour de France without success, Houle was involved in a successful breakaway four stages later with Mads Pedersen and Fred Wright ; Houle led out the sprint in Saint-Étienne , but was beaten to the line by both Pedersen and Wright.[ 19] [ 20] Valentin Madouas and teammate Michael Woods .[ 21] directeur sportif Steve Bauer , who won the first stage in 1988 .[ 22] Andreas Leknessund , at the Arctic Race of Norway .[ 23]
Personal life
Houle's brother, Pierrick, was killed by a drunk driver in 2012 while out running. Since then, Houle has contributed to Opération Nez Rouge (English: Operation Red Nose ), a charity which aims to stop drunk-driving on the roads.[ 24]
Houle dedicated his win in Stage 16 of the 2022 Tour de France to his brother.[ 21]
Major results
Source:[ 25]
Grand Tour general classification results timeline
References
^ a b "Astana - Pro Team" . Archived from the original on 15 December 2019. Retrieved 9 July 2019 .^ "Astana Pro Team presented renewed roster for 2019" . Astana the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2019 .^ "Astana Pro Team" . UCI.org . Union Cycliste Internationale . Archived from the original on 1 January 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2020 .^ "Astana - Premier Tech" . UCI.org . Union Cycliste Internationale . Archived from the original on 1 January 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2021 .^ a b "Hugo Houle" . Team Canada - Official Olympic Team Website . Retrieved 2021-04-08 .^ "Fuglsang, Houle confirmed with Israel Start-Up Nation" . cyclingnews.com . 13 October 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2022 .^ "ISRAEL START-UP NATION" . UCI . Retrieved 3 January 2022 .^ O'Shea, Sadhbh. "Tour de France unsung heroes: Hugo Houle wants to win a stage in memory of his brother" . VeloNews . Retrieved 5 September 2021 . ^ "HUGO HOULE" . Radio-Canada.ca (in French). Retrieved 5 September 2021 .^ Piel Côté (29 July 2012). "Hugo Houle l'emporte" . Agence QMI (in French). TVA Interactif. Retrieved 22 October 2013 . ^ a b "Hugo Houle" . ProCyclingStats . Retrieved 5 September 2021 .^ Jones, Robert (25 June 2015). "Houle crowned Canadian time trial champion" . Cyclingnews.com Immediate Media Company . Retrieved 26 June 2015 . ^ Tozer, Jamie (29 June 2016). "Returning Olympians highlight Canada's cycling team" . www.olympic.ca . Canadian Olympic Committee . Retrieved 29 June 2016 . ^ Pioro, Matthew. "Hugo Houle racing with Astana in 2018" . Canadian Cycling . Retrieved 5 September 2021 . ^ "2019: 106th Tour de France: Start List" . ProCyclingStats . Retrieved 1 July 2019 .^ a b Sturney, Rob. "Hugo Houle signs on for three more years with Astana" . Canadian Cycling . Retrieved 5 September 2021 . ^ "Cycling Road - HOULE Hugo" . Tokyo 2020 Olympics . Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games . Archived from the original on 2021-08-28. Retrieved 2021-08-28 .^ Cash, Dane (13 October 2021). "Jakob Fuglsang is headed to Israel Start-Up Nation" . CyclingTips . CyclingTips Media Pty Ltd. Retrieved 27 December 2021 . ^ Frattini, Kirsten (15 July 2022). "Pedersen jumps from breakaway to win sprint on Tour de France stage 13" . Cyclingnews.com Future plc . Retrieved 22 September 2022 . ^ Whittle, Jeremy (19 July 2022). "Hugo Houle dedicates emotional Tour de France stage win to his late brother" . The Guardian Guardian Media Group . Retrieved 22 September 2022 . ^ a b "Canada's Hugo Houle dedicates stage win at Tour de France to late brother" . Sportsnet Rogers Sports & Media . The Canadian Press . 19 July 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022 .^ Ostanek, Daniel (19 July 2022). "Bauer 'proud' of Houle's first Canadian Tour de France win in 34 years" . Cyclingnews.com Future plc . Retrieved 22 September 2022 . ^ Ostanek, Daniel (14 August 2022). "Hugo Houle carries Tour de France form to podium in Arctic Race of Norway" . Cyclingnews.com Future plc . Retrieved 22 September 2022 . ^ Gauthier, Vincent. "Hugo Houle roule avec Nez rouge" . Le Nouvelliste (in French). Retrieved 5 September 2021 . ^ "Hugo Houle" . FirstCycling.com . FirstCycling AS. Retrieved 22 September 2022 .
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