Keven Lacombe
A Canadian athlete who traded hockey skates for bicycle wheels, channeling explosive power into a successful career on the professional cycling circuit.
Born 1985 (age 41)·Canadian cyclist·Birthday: July 12·Millennials
Biography
Keven Lacombe's athletic narrative is one of divergent paths converging on speed. Before he ever clipped into racing pedals, he was a promising junior ice hockey player with the Drummondville Voltigeurs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, a background that endowed him with a powerful sprint and a competitive edge. He ultimately chose the road, turning professional on two wheels. Lacombe forged a solid career as a sprinter and classics specialist, riding for Canadian and American continental teams like Volkswagen-Trek and SpiderTech–C10. His powerful finish netted him stage wins in tours like the Tour de Beauce and the Tour of Utah, often beating riders from bigger-budget squads. While he never became a household name in Europe, Lacombe was a consistent force on the North American circuit, his hockey-honed strength making him a formidable presence in bunch sprints and a respected figure in the development of Canadian cycling talent in the 2000s.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Keven was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Keven Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Keven's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won multiple stages at North American races like the Tour de Beauce and the Tour of Utah.
- Raced professionally for several years on the UCI continental circuit with teams like SpiderTech–C10.
- Successfully transitioned from a high-level junior hockey career to professional cycling.
- Was a competitive sprinter in one-day classics and stage races across the Americas.
Did You Know?
He played junior ice hockey in the QMJHL for the Drummondville Voltigeurs before focusing on cycling.
His brother, David Lacombe, was also a professional cyclist.
He specialized in road racing but his background gave him a notable explosive power for sprints.
“My hockey legs gave me the burst for the final sprint to the line.”
