Introduction
Edward Carrington "Ted" King (born January 31, 1983) is a retired American professional road racing cyclist who last rode for UCI ProTeam Cannondale–Drapac. King turned professional in 2006.
Personal
Born in Exeter, New Hampshire, King spent his adolescence in Brentwood, New Hampshire, United States. In 2005, he graduated from Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont, United States. King resides in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. King is a 350.org patron. He is not related to fellow American cyclists Ben King, Nate King, or Jacob King.
Career
Between 2006 and 2008, he competed with Priority Health, a UCI ConTeam. King signed with Cervélo TestTeam, a UCI ProConTeam, for the 2009 and 2010 seasons. He signed with Liquigas–Cannondale, a UCI ProTeam, for the 2011 and 2012 seasons. He remained with Cannondale for the 2013 and 2014 seasons. King is a domestique.
King was controversially disqualified from the 2013 Tour de France. The disqualification was a result of finishing seven seconds outside the elimination time on Stage 4. King finished the stage with a separated shoulder.
King rode the 2014 Tour de France, but withdrew on Stage 10, after succumbing to injuries sustained from Stage 1.
King signed with Cannondale–Garmin, a UCI ProTeam, for the 2015 season. He retired after the 2015 season.
Career achievements
Major results
Sources:
Grand Tour general classification results timeline
| Grand Tour | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Giro d'Italia |
106 | 114 | — | — | — | — | — |
 Tour de France |
— | — | — | — | DSQ | DNF | — |
 Vuelta a España |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DSQ | Disqualified |
| DNF | Did not finish |