Sam Bewley

Samuel Ryan Bewley (born 22 July 1987) is an amateur podcast host and former professional racing cyclist from New Zealand who last rode for UCI WorldTeam . He also competed for UCI ProTeam and BikeNZ PureBlack Racing. He competed in nine Grand Tours, including five starts at the Vuelta a España and three starts at the Giro d'Italia. Bewley made his sole Tour de France appearance in the 2020 edition, before retiring from professional cycling at the end of 2022.

Early life Bewley attended Glenholme Primary School, Rotorua Intermediate School and Rotorua Boys' High School.

On 8 October 2009, it was announced that Bewley would join the new UCI ProTeam , which was led by Lance Armstrong and included Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner.

In May 2012, Bewley joined Australian UCI WorldTeam , and made his first appearance for the team at the Bayern–Rundfahrt. At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, he was again part of the New Zealand team in the men's pursuit, winning bronze for the second successive Games.

In August 2020, he was named in the startlist for the Tour de France. After a crash in stage 10 of the race, in January 2021 Bewley postponed his return to racing until March, due to long-term injuries.

On 1 August 2022, he announced his intention to retire as a professional cyclist at the end of 2022.

Broadcasting career In 2023, Bewley joined the team of broadcaster NBC for their coverage of the Tour de France, acting as a commentator.

Major results Road

2003

2005 3rd Road race, National Junior Championships 2006 1st Stage 6a Tour of Southland 2007 1st Stage 1 New Zealand Cycle Classic 7th Chrono Champenois 2011 4th Road race, National Championships 2012 1st Stage 3 New Zealand Cycle Classic

2015 1st Stage 1 (TTT) Giro d'Italia 4th Road race, National Championships 2019 1st Stage 1b (TTT) Settimana Internazionale di Coppi e Bartali

Grand Tour general classification results timeline

+ Legend — Did not compete DNF Did not finish

Track

2005 UCI World Junior Championships

2008

2010 1st Team pursuit, UCI World Cup Classics, Cali

2011 1st Team pursuit, UCI World Cup, Cali 2012

Personal life Bewley is in a relationship with fellow professional cyclist, Hannah Barnes.