In February 2014, Taylor crashed on a descent in the US National road race, fracturing his lower leg. After undergoing surgery, Taylor was given a long rehabilitation period- a time he took to investigate interests that had long been sidelined in his cycling career – flying lessons, reading and painting. When he returned to racing in August 2015, he brought with him a renewed love for the sport combined with a unique perspective and earned him a podium finish in the first stage of the Tour of Utah. He went on to play a key role in cinching BMC’s World Championship team time trial victory and helped the USA earn a TT spot for Rio.
As for his personal style:
Jeans: Skinny Black Saint Laurent, preferably worn over the years (and never washed)
Shirts: Denim or Hawaiian/Tiki OR if I must, white T—a nice white T, like lululemon’s 5 Year Basic Tee
Pants: Optional
Suits: Alexander McQueen
Related: This man ran away from Wall Street to build bikes
Shoes: Black Converse High Tops with white sole or black Saint Laurent Chelsea boots
Accessories: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, steel
Outerwear: Raf Simons, Rick Owens for leather
Favorite Cologne: Tom Ford Black Orchid
Your favorite App: Google Maps
Favorite piece of technology: Paint. Yes, PAINT. Titanium white paint was invented less than 100 years ago…
Next tech purchase: Whatever Apple wants me to buy next…
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