JM
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Cyclist
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Male
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Birth:
8 September 1992(Maryborough)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Jay McCarthy (born 8 September 1992) is an Australian racing cyclist, who currently rides for Bora–Hansgrohe. He finished in 91st place in the 2014 Giro d'Italia. In 2015, McCarthy showed promise by reaping a third place in the overall classification of the Tour of Turkey thanks to good placings in the mountains. He was named in the start list for the 2015 Vuelta a España and the 2016 Giro d'Italia. In October 2016 he was announced as a member of the Bora–Hansgrohe squad for 2017, with a focus on short stage races and punchy one day classics.
Career achievements
Major results
- 2012
- 1st Overall Tour of Wellington
- 1st Stage 2
- 1st Prologue Tour de l'Avenir
- 2015
- 3rd Overall Tour of Turkey
- 2016
- 4th Overall Tour Down Under
- 1st Stage 2
- 1st
Young rider classification
- 5th National Road Race Championships
- 2017
- 3rd Overall Tour Down Under
Young rider classificationGrand Tour general classification results timeline
| Grand Tour | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Giro | 91 | - | 88 |
 Tour | - | - | - |
 Vuelta | - | 66 | - |
WD = Withdrew; IP = In Progress