Curtis White

Curtis White rode with Hot Tubes in 2012 and 2013. Originally from Duanesburg, NY, he now lives and works in Boston, MA. His experience on the team helped him build lasting confidence, not just as a cyclist, but in life. He credits coach Toby Stanton for using the bike as a tool for personal growth. “The thing the team did really well is to push past all the data and analytics and just go for it,” White said. “Toby always said, ‘I wanna see you try 100% and be completely empty and fail than not try at all’”.  

 

During his final year with Hot Tubes, Curtis signed his first professional contract with Cannondale Cyclocrossworld. Over a 12-year career, he raced primarily in cyclocross while also competing with several professional road teams including Optum, Rally Cycling, Jelly Belly, and Best Buddies. His accomplishments include 11 U.S. World Championship team selections, a national cyclocross championship, a Pan-American cyclocross title, 44 UCI victories, and multiple national team selections as an under-23 rider. 

 

All the while, Curtis pursued higher education at Union College, earning a major in Classics with a minor in Law and Humanities. While college developed his communication skills, Curtis credits his cycling career with honing his marketing abilities. “Most of my education came from racing,” White said. “It gave me the chance to interact with a wide range of people, pitch myself for personal sponsorships, and travel the world, exposing me to a lot of different perspectives along the way.” 

 

His final race was in January 2025 at the UCI World Cup in Hoogerheide, Netherlands. After stepping away from professional cycling, Curtis transitioned to a career as a Business Development Representative at Modern Mill, a company specializing in eco-friendly building materials. The habits he developed on the bike continue to serve him in the business world.

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One unforgettable moment from his career was a 2013 trip to Belgium, where a baggage handler strike left the team without their bikes, clothing or gear. The team found themselves in foreign country with nothing but the shirts on their backs. “It taught me that no matter how much you plan, circumstances can still go wrong,” White said. “We had to adapt as a team and make the most of it, and perform at our highest level.”

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His best advice for young riders is to get comfortable being uncomfortable. “When you place yourself in new situations, that's where real opportunities are.”