Kellen Caldwell
Hometown
Commerce Township, Michigan, USA
Date of birth
16 August 2003
Languages
English and some Spanish
Kellen Caldwell from Milford, Michigan has his sights set on the WorldTour. After running competitively as a kid, he got his start racing mountain-bikes with his dad and uncle. During the summer, they would watch the Tour de France together and that sparked Kellen’s imagination. He started dreaming of racing up Alpine cols in front of the world’s fans, though his main focus was still mountain biking.
Kellen went to college in Fort Lewis, Colorado and that is where he really got going with racing on the road. He was soon driving himself to races outside of the university circuit and got better and better as he got the hang of the tactics. He learned how the different riders on a team can work together, each filling their role, in pursuit of a greater goal. Kellen liked that side of the sport.
Soon, he was flying. Last season he won the mountain stage at the Tucson Bicycle Classic, landing him in second place on the final GC. He scored 10 top-ten results across Europe and the United States and raced the US Pro National Championships.
Kellen is an explosive climber whose big goal is to make it to the WorldTour. This year, he wants to build on his earlier results and show what he can do against the best U23s.
Off the bike, Kellen likes to challenge himself as well. Last year, he decided to learn how to paint and draw. He is always trying to come up with creative dishes in the kitchen. His go-tos are crazy omlettes full of healthy vegetables. He has already been asking our team chefs for tips.
Questions & Answers
What is your favourite climb? What makes it special?
Aime 2000 in the Alps. I did it while I was going through a hard time and it was the perfect reminder of how lucky I am to be doing what I do.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why?
I would love to travel to Argentina with my mom. Every time I see pictures of the landscapes there, I’m pretty blown away. I think it would be cool to adventure somewhere new with my mom.
If you weren't a professional cyclist, what would you be? Why?
I think I’d like to be a game warden or work for the US Fish and Wildlife Service. I’ll always want something that keeps me moving and outside.
What is your favourite pump-up song?
Break Stuff by Limp Bizkit
What is your favourite word in your native language? What does it mean? What do you like about it?
Indubitably. It means without doubt. I think it sounds kind of funny, but also feel like it has a strong meaning behind it.