Craig is young and is a great climbing talent. He was US National road and criterium champion in 2006 and had a great season in 2007 winning the overall at Tour de l'Avenir and placing 6th at the Tour of Ireland. He has a great attitude and a good mentor and training partner in George Hincapie, who literally lives down the road from him.

His first year with Team Columbia-HTC in 2008 was a very good learning year for Craig in which he showed excellent commitment to the team and strong time trial potential.

What I love most about riding is the freedom. When I was a kid it was a way from me to get out of the house, and today it is still the same. When I am on the bike I am completely relaxed and am only thinking about one thing, getting better.

I really believe Team High Road is the best team in the World and is the best team for a young rider like myself to develop. I love they philosophy that Bob and the rest of the staff have for the sport. I know in this atmosphere we will all feed off of each other and have great success as a whole.