Sam Bewley
New Zealand racing cyclist (born 1987)
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Samuel Ryan Bewley (born 22 July 1987) is an amateur podcast host and former[4] professional racing cyclist[5] from New Zealand who last rode for UCI WorldTeam Team BikeExchange–Jayco.[6] He also competed for UCI ProTeam Team RadioShack[7] and BikeNZ PureBlack Racing.[8] 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.[9]
Rotorua, New Zealand
Bewley in 2022 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Samuel Ryan Bewley[1] |
| Nickname | Bewls, Wagon |
| Born | 22 July 1987 Rotorua, New Zealand |
| Height | 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) |
| Team information | |
| Disciplines | |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type |
|
| Professional teams | |
| 2009 | Trek–Livestrong |
| 2010–2011 | Team RadioShack |
| 2012 | PureBlack Racing |
| 2012–2022 | Orica–GreenEDGE[2][3] |
| Major wins | |
Grand Tours
| |
Medal record | |
Early life
Bewley attended Glenholme Primary School, Rotorua Intermediate School and Rotorua Boys' High School.[10][11]
Career
At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Bewley won the bronze medal as part of the New Zealand team in team pursuit, together with Hayden Roulston, Marc Ryan, and Jesse Sergent.[11]
On 8 October 2009, it was announced that Bewley would join the new UCI ProTeam Team RadioShack, which was led by Lance Armstrong and included Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner.[12]
In May 2012, Bewley joined Australian UCI WorldTeam Orica–GreenEDGE, and made his first appearance for the team at the Bayern–Rundfahrt.[13] 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.[14]
In August 2020, he was named in the startlist for the Tour de France.[15] 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.[16]
On 1 August 2022, he announced his intention to retire as a professional cyclist at the end of 2022.[17]
Broadcasting career
In 2023, Bewley joined the team of broadcaster NBC for their coverage of the Tour de France, acting as a commentator.[18]
Major results
Road
- 2003
- 1st
Road race, National Novice Championships - 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
- 3rd
Team time trial, UCI World Championships - 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
| Grand Tour | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Giro d'Italia |
— | — | 122 | 125 | — | 130 | — | — |
 Tour de France |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | DNF |
 Vuelta a España |
DNF | 135 | — | 140 | 143 | — | 100 | — |
| — | Did not compete |
|---|---|
| DNF | Did not finish |
Track
- 2005
- UCI World Junior Championships
- 1st
Team pursuit - 2nd
Individual pursuit
- 1st
- 2008
- 3rd
Team pursuit, Olympic Games - 2010
- 1st Team pursuit, UCI World Cup Classics, Cali
- 2nd
Team pursuit, Commonwealth Games - 3rd Team pursuit, UCI World Championships
- 2011
- 1st Team pursuit, UCI World Cup, Cali
- 2012
- 3rd Team pursuit, Olympic Games
- 3rd Team pursuit, UCI World Championships
Personal life
Bewley is in a relationship with fellow professional cyclist, Hannah Barnes.[19]
