Thomas Nybo Riis (born 31 August 1992) is a Danish cyclist.[1]
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Riis started with competitive cycling in 2010 and in just over a year he rose to compete among the best Danish amateurs in the A Class. In 2011 he took part in the Tour of Denmark as the youngest participant. He took part in the Italian stage race Giro della Lunigiana as a member of an English team. He signed a contract with Team Blue Water Cycling in 2012.
Thomas Riis lives in Silkeborg and is the son of Bjarne Riis of his first marriage with Mette Nybo Riis.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Thomas Riis: Becoming a rider was my idea not my dad's - Cyclingnews.com". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016.