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Quinn Simmons

Quinn Simmons is an American road cyclist who rides for UCI WorldTeam Lidl–Trek.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Quinn Simmons is an American road cyclist who rides for UCI WorldTeam Lidl–Trek. Born in Durango, Colorado, he turned professional in 2020 and has won major races at junior, national, and WorldTour level. He is known as an aggressive rider suited to one-day races, cobbles, and breakaways.

Early life and junior career

Simmons grew up in Durango, Colorado, and began in mountain biking before moving into road cycling. As a junior, he won the 2019 UCI Junior Road World Championship road race and also collected other junior-level wins.

Professional career

He joined Trek-Segafredo in 2020 and remained with the team as it became Lidl–Trek. His early professional years included a Tour de Wallonie stage win and overall victory in 2021.

Racing style

Simmons is commonly described as an attacking all-rounder, with strengths on cobbles, hills, and long breakaways. He is especially associated with one-day races and aggressive racing tactics.

Major results

His notable results include junior world championship success, a Tour de Wallonie GC win, national title wins, and WorldTour stage victories in later seasons. Sources also note strong results in races such as Volta a Catalunya and the Tour de Suisse.

Key facts

  • Simmons was born on 8 May 2001 in Durango, Colorado.
  • He races for Lidl–Trek in the UCI WorldTour.
  • He won the 2019 UCI Junior Road World Championship road race.
  • He signed his first professional contract with Trek-Segafredo for the 2020 season.
  • His results include a stage and overall victory at the 2021 Tour de Wallonie.
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Canadian context

Simmons has raced in major international events that include Canadian cycling interest, and his WorldTour status makes him a familiar figure to Canadian road cycling audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Quinn Simmons?
Quinn Simmons is an American professional road cyclist who rides for Lidl–Trek.
When was Quinn Simmons born?
He was born on 8 May 2001.
What is Quinn Simmons known for?
He is known for winning the 2019 junior world road race title and for his aggressive style in one-day races and breakaways.
Which team does Quinn Simmons ride for?
He rides for Lidl–Trek in the UCI WorldTour.
What was Quinn Simmons’s professional debut year?
He turned professional in 2020 with Trek-Segafredo.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinn_Simmons
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, discipline, current team, and general career overview.
  2. Cyclingnewshttps://www.cyclingnews.com/riders/quinn-simmons/
    Supports: Professional team history, junior world title, Tour de Wallonie win, and career context.
  3. USA Cyclinghttps://usacycling.org/athlete/quinn-simmons
    Supports: Birth date, hometown, pro teams, junior world championship win, and career highlights.
  4. Domestique Cyclinghttps://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/riders/quinn-simmons/race-program/
    Supports: Racing style, major results, and summary of rider profile.