Six things you need to know about Derek Gee

The 25-year old Israel Premier Tech rider from Ottawa is currently racking up an impressive palmares with 2 podium finishes so far in the Giro D’Italia – extraordinary achievements at a very early stage in his professional career.

You can read the first five here (care of Canadian Cycling Magazine).

The sixth thing you should know is that last year in one of Hamilton Cycling Club’s time trials, he smashed the course record on our 15km White Swan course with a time of 18:01.

You don’t have to be a pro cyclist to ride with Hamilton Cycling Club – all are welcome, particularly beginners or those newer to the sport – but you might just find yourself riding with the next up-and-coming cycling star (or perhaps more accurately, being passed by one) in one of our events!

Professional cyclist Derek Gee on a time trial bike.
Derek Gee taking the turn at the HCC Brian Chewter TT in 2022.