Kirk R. Carlsen (born May 25, 1987) is an American former professional cyclist, who competed professionally between 2010 and 2014. He previously rode for . He grew up in New Hampshire, and among his best results include several European victories with the U.S. National Team, U.S. U23 National Champion in 2008, and best climber at the Redlands Classic in 2009. Before Garmin, Carlsen rode for Garmin's development program, the U.S. National Team, Rubicon, and Peerless Insurance Junior Cycling Team.
Carlsen joined the squad for the 2014 season, after his previous team – – folded at the end of the 2013 season. He retired after the 2014 season.
Major results
2008 1st Road race, National Under-23 Road Championships 1st GP Ost-Fenster 1st Mountains classification Redlands Classic 1st Points classification Le Tour des Pays de Savoie 2009 10th Eschborn-Frankfurt City Loop U23 2013 1st Overall Sea Otter Classic 1st Stage 3 7th Overall Tour de Beauce 2014 4th Overall Tour of the Gila 5th Overall Tour de Beauce
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