2008 U.S. Armed Forces Cycling Team

Air Force First Lieutenant Ian Holt

DOB: 1 April 1982
Current residence: Fort Collins, CO
Hometown: Bethlehem, PA
Cycling strengths: All around
Current military job: World Class Athlete Program
Air Force Specialty: Missilier

Why did you join the military? I wanted to do something related to aviation and serve my country.

Previous sports: Ice Hockey and Soccer


How did you get started in cycling? I was aware of cycling early in life as my older sister was on the national track team, but I didn’t really get involved until after I missed the cut for the Air Force Academy Ice Hockey team and joined the cycling club.

Most memorable race and/or experience in cycling: The entire experience of my first Military World Championship (CISM) and racing in Europe.

Most memorable experience in the military: Not being able to get into the dorm the morning of Sept 11, 2001 because I didn't have my ID after gym class and all the aftermath that followed changing everyone’s military experiences forever.

Top cycling results:
12th, Superweek Holly Hill Road Race, Wisconsin
19th, Elite Crit Nationals, Downers Grove
3rd, Hugo Road Race, Colorado
4th, State Games of America Road Race, Colorado
2nd, State Games of America Time Trial, Colorado
5th, Rocky Mountain Omnium, Colorado 2004
3rd Overall Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cyclist
10th Collegiate Nationals Road Race, Wisconsin