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{{Short description|Former American cyclist}}
{{Short description|Former American cyclist (born 1986)}}
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| proteam1 = Specialized Allez Allez
| proteam1 = Specialized Allez Allez
| majorwins = 2015 [[Red Hook Crit]] Milan <br/> 2016 [[Red Hook Crit]] Brooklyn <br/> 2016 [[Red Hook Crit]] London <br/> 2016 [[Red Hook Crit]] Barcelona <br/> [[Unbound Gravel]] 2019
| majorwins = 2015 [[Red Hook Crit]] Milan <br/> 2016 [[Red Hook Crit]] Brooklyn <br/> 2016 [[Red Hook Crit]] London <br/> 2016 [[Red Hook Crit]] Barcelona <br/> 2019 [[Unbound Gravel]] Kansas, USA
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'''Colin Strickland''' (born November 7, 1986) is a former American bicycle racer specializing in gravel racing and fixed gear criteriums. He first became known for his wins in the [[Red Hook Crit]] series, before finding further success at gravel races such as [[Unbound Gravel]].
'''Colin Arturo Strickland''' (born November 7, 1986) is an American former bicycle racer specializing in [[gravel racing]] and fixed gear criteriums. He first became known for his wins in the [[Red Hook Crit]] series, before finding further success at gravel races like [[Unbound Gravel]]. Strickland is known for his connection with the [[murder of Moriah Wilson]]. Strickland purchased the gun that his then-live-in girlfriend and business partner Kaitlin Armstrong was convicted of using to kill Moriah Wilson. After the murder of Wilson, in response to the police report,<ref>https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/22026476-d-1-dc-22-301129</ref> Strickland was dropped by a number of sponsors including Specialized, Enve Composites, and apparel brand Rapha.<ref>https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/biking/sponsors-cut-ties-with-colin-strickland-in-wake-of-moriah-wilson-murder-case/</ref>


==Early life and early career==
==Biography==
Colin Strickland was born in 1986 in [[Johnson City, Texas]], and grew up on a farm. <ref>{{cite web |title=Red Bull Athlete Page - Colin Strickland |url=https://www.redbull.com/us-en/athlete/colin-strickland |website=Red Bull |access-date=9 August 2021}}</ref> By his twenties he had picked up cycling as a form of transportation. His first experience with bicycle racing was competing in an [[Alleycat race|Alleycat]] at the 2010 North American Handmade Bike Show, a race that he won. <ref>{{cite web |last1=Benson |first1=Daniel |title=Colin Strickland: The five races that changed my life |url=https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/colin-strickland-the-five-races-that-changed-my-life/ |website=Cyclingnews |access-date=9 August 2021}}</ref>
Colin Strickland was born in 1986 in [[Johnson City, Texas]] and grew up on a farm.<ref>{{cite web |title=Red Bull Athlete Page - Colin Strickland |url=https://www.redbull.com/us-en/athlete/colin-strickland |website=Red Bull |access-date=9 August 2021}}</ref> By his twenties, he had started cycling as a form of transportation. His first experience with bicycle racing was winning an [[Alleycat race|Alleycat]] at the 2010 North American Handmade Bike Show.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benson |first1=Daniel |title=Colin Strickland: The five races that changed my life |url=https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/colin-strickland-the-five-races-that-changed-my-life/ |website=Cyclingnews |access-date=9 August 2021}}</ref>


In 2019 Strickland rose in prominence by winning the [[Unbound Gravel|Dirty Kanza]] 200. While already known as a gravel racer from winning the Gravel Worlds in 2017 and 2018, his victory at Dirty Kanza was recognized due to the presence of several current [[UCI World Tour]] professional riders. His sudden rise to broader cycling stardom even lead to getting a contract offer from [[EF Education First Pro Cycling]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dreier |first1=Fred |title=Colin Strickland chose DK over Paris-Roubaix and EF Pro Cycling. Here’s why: |url=https://www.velonews.com/news/gravel/colin-strickland-chose-dirty-kanza-over-paris-roubaix-and-ef-pro-cycling-heres-why/ |website=VeloNews |access-date=9 August 2021}}</ref>
In 2019, Strickland rose in prominence by winning the [[Unbound Gravel]] 200. While already known as a gravel racer after winning the Gravel Worlds in 2017 and 2018, his victory at Unbound was notable due to the presence of several current [[UCI World Tour]] professional riders. His sudden rise to broader cycling stardom led to a contract offer from {{UCI team code|EFE|2020}}.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dreier |first1=Fred |title=Colin Strickland chose DK over Paris-Roubaix and EF Pro Cycling. Here’s why: |url=https://www.velonews.com/news/gravel/colin-strickland-chose-dirty-kanza-over-paris-roubaix-and-ef-pro-cycling-heres-why/ |website=VeloNews |access-date=9 August 2021}}</ref>


===Mo Wilson murder===
===Association with Mo Wilson===
{{main|Murder of Moriah Wilson}}
In May 2022, a cyclist named Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was allegedly murdered by Strickland's partner of three years, Kaitlin Armstrong, in Austin, Texas. Police believe Armstrong used a gun purchased by Strickland in January 2022 to commit the murder. The affidavit states that police examined the victim's phone and concluded that Wilson was romantically tied to Strickland while he was still dating Armstrong. It also states that Armstrong was aware of Strickland's relationship with Wilson and expressed desire to kill her. Strickland promptly kept further communication with Wilson hidden from Armstrong, going so far to delete text messages from Wilson in his phone while saving her phone number under a fictitious name. Strickland was also the last person seen in public with Wilson at Deep Eddy Pool in Austin before her death.<ref>{{cite web |title=Docket Number D1DC22301129 The State of Texas v. Kaitlin Marie Armstrong |url=https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/22026476-d-1-dc-22-301129 |access-date=21 May 2022}}</ref> After 43 days on the run, Armstrong was found in a hotel in [[Santa Teresa Beach]] where she was apprehended by US Marshals.<ref>https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/chron/2022/063022.htm</ref>
On May 11, 2022, Strickland's girlfriend and business partner of three years, Kaitlin Armstrong, murdered Anna [[Murder of Moriah Wilson|Moriah "Mo" Wilson]], a professional gravel cyclist, in [[Austin, Texas]]. Strickland and Wilson had a romantic relationship during a brief split between Strickland and Armstrong. Armstrong had not moved out during the split.<ref>https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2023/11/06/kaitlin-armstrong-trial-murder-cyclist-anna-moriah-wilson-austin-texas/71469524007/</ref> Strickland and Wilson had spent the day of her murder together; going to a local swimming hole and getting dinner.<ref>https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/colin-strickland-testifies-day-four-kaitlin-armstrong/amp/</ref> Strickland had changed Wilson's name in his phone to 'Christine Wall'.<ref>https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2023/11/06/kaitlin-armstrong-trial-murder-cyclist-anna-moriah-wilson-austin-texas/71469524007/</ref> After dropping Wilson off, he texted Armstrong, lying about his whereabouts.<ref>https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/colin-strickland-testifies-day-four-kaitlin-armstrong/amp/</ref> Strickland purchased the gun that his then live-in partner Kaitlin Armstrong was convicted of using to kill Moriah Wilson.<ref>https://velo.outsideonline.com/news/the-murder-of-moriah-wilson/</ref><ref>https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/colin-strickland-said-he-didnt-really-know-kaitlin-armstrong/</ref>


==Major Results==
==Major results==
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::1st Stages 4 & 10
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;2019
:1st [[Unbound Gravel|Dirty Kanza]]
:1st [[Unbound Gravel]]
:1st The Rift Gravel Race, [[Iceland]]
:1st The Rift Gravel Race, [[Iceland]]
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;2020
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==External Links==
==External links==
*{{sports links}}
*{{sports links}}
*[https://www.redbull.com/us-en/athlete/colin-strickland Strickland's Profile on Red Bull]


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Latest revision as of 03:58, 14 November 2024

Colin Strickland
Personal information
Born (1986-11-07) November 7, 1986 (age 38)
Johnson City, Texas
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Team information
Discipline
  • Fixed Gear Criteriums
  • Road
  • Gravel Racing
Amateur team
2014–2015Elbowz Racing
Professional team
2016Specialized Allez Allez
Major wins
2015 Red Hook Crit Milan
2016 Red Hook Crit Brooklyn
2016 Red Hook Crit London
2016 Red Hook Crit Barcelona
2019 Unbound Gravel Kansas, USA

Colin Arturo Strickland (born November 7, 1986) is an American former bicycle racer specializing in gravel racing and fixed gear criteriums. He first became known for his wins in the Red Hook Crit series, before finding further success at gravel races like Unbound Gravel. Strickland is known for his connection with the murder of Moriah Wilson. Strickland purchased the gun that his then-live-in girlfriend and business partner Kaitlin Armstrong was convicted of using to kill Moriah Wilson. After the murder of Wilson, in response to the police report,[1] Strickland was dropped by a number of sponsors including Specialized, Enve Composites, and apparel brand Rapha.[2]

Early life and early career

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Colin Strickland was born in 1986 in Johnson City, Texas and grew up on a farm.[3] By his twenties, he had started cycling as a form of transportation. His first experience with bicycle racing was winning an Alleycat at the 2010 North American Handmade Bike Show.[4]

In 2019, Strickland rose in prominence by winning the Unbound Gravel 200. While already known as a gravel racer after winning the Gravel Worlds in 2017 and 2018, his victory at Unbound was notable due to the presence of several current UCI World Tour professional riders. His sudden rise to broader cycling stardom led to a contract offer from EF Pro Cycling.[5]

Association with Mo Wilson

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Main article: Murder of Moriah Wilson

On May 11, 2022, Strickland's girlfriend and business partner of three years, Kaitlin Armstrong, murdered Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson, a professional gravel cyclist, in Austin, Texas. Strickland and Wilson had a romantic relationship during a brief split between Strickland and Armstrong. Armstrong had not moved out during the split.[6] Strickland and Wilson had spent the day of her murder together; going to a local swimming hole and getting dinner.[7] Strickland had changed Wilson's name in his phone to 'Christine Wall'.[8] After dropping Wilson off, he texted Armstrong, lying about his whereabouts.[9] Strickland purchased the gun that his then live-in partner Kaitlin Armstrong was convicted of using to kill Moriah Wilson.[10][11]

Major results

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2015
1st Red Hook Crit Milan
3rd Road race, National Amateur Road Championships
2016
1st Red Hook Crit
1st Brooklyn
1st London
1st Barcelona
2017
1st Gravel Worlds
2018
1st Gravel Worlds
2nd Overall Tour of America's Dairyland
1st Stages 4 & 10
2019
1st Unbound Gravel
1st The Rift Gravel Race, Iceland
2020
2nd Mid-South Gravel

References

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  1. ^ https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/22026476-d-1-dc-22-301129
  2. ^ https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/biking/sponsors-cut-ties-with-colin-strickland-in-wake-of-moriah-wilson-murder-case/
  3. ^ "Red Bull Athlete Page - Colin Strickland". Red Bull. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  4. ^ Benson, Daniel. "Colin Strickland: The five races that changed my life". Cyclingnews. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  5. ^ Dreier, Fred. "Colin Strickland chose DK over Paris-Roubaix and EF Pro Cycling. Here's why:". VeloNews. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  6. ^ https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2023/11/06/kaitlin-armstrong-trial-murder-cyclist-anna-moriah-wilson-austin-texas/71469524007/
  7. ^ https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/colin-strickland-testifies-day-four-kaitlin-armstrong/amp/
  8. ^ https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2023/11/06/kaitlin-armstrong-trial-murder-cyclist-anna-moriah-wilson-austin-texas/71469524007/
  9. ^ https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/colin-strickland-testifies-day-four-kaitlin-armstrong/amp/
  10. ^ https://velo.outsideonline.com/news/the-murder-of-moriah-wilson/
  11. ^ https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/colin-strickland-said-he-didnt-really-know-kaitlin-armstrong/
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