NICO HAYDAR

ZIONSVILLE, IN

Age - 19
Current School - Purdue University (expected graduation 2028) 
Cat - 2
How long have you been cycling? 4 years
How did you get into cycling? My dad bought me a bike during COVID when I had nothing to do and I fell in love with it right then.
What types of cycling do you compete in? Road Cycling
Why are you excited to be part of CCA? I am excited to develop through CCA and learn as much as possible from this program and my mentors.
Your 2025 cycling goals - Podium collegiate road nationals, get my cat 1 upgrade
Long term cycling goals - Win a national title on the road
The most difficult race or ride you have done and why? My 240-mile ride I did in October in Indiana. I woke up at 3am and started at 4am. It took me over 21 hours of ride time, and I finished around 7:30pm in the dark
The most fun race or ride you have done and why? I raced in Spain this past summer, and I did a 5 day stage race called Itzulia Basque Country and it was awesome. Amazing climbs, roads, and views with a really strong field.
What races are you most excited for in 2025? Nationals and Valley of the Sun
What are the most important things competitive cycling has taught you? Patience and how to like pain
What is your motivation to put in the winter training miles? The thought of posting up for a win at a big race.
What qualities make you a great teammate? I am reliable to be where I am supposed to be at the right time and work well with others.
Total miles and elevation for 2024 per Strava - 13,578 miles with 358,342 feet of elevation.
Longest ride ever (including date & location) - 240 miles on October 17, 2024, in Indiana
What bands are on your training music playlist? Imagine Dragons, NF, Eminem
What is your favorite pump-up song? Venom by Eminem
What do you enjoy doing when you are not going to school, training or racing? Making cycling content on Instagram and playing games

ZIONSVILLE, IN