Chad Gerlach

Chad Gerlach (born July 13, 1973) is an American former professional road cyclist.

Seen as a promising talent in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Gerlach rode for major teams including and, before turning to drugs and alcohol and becoming homeless in 2003. He gained notoriety for his comeback to professional cycling in 2009 after suffering from addiction for approximately five years.

Major results

 * 1996
 * 1st Nevada City Classic
 * 1st Stage 1 Course de la Solidarité Olympique
 * 1st Stage 7 Tour of China
 * 1st Stage 4 Killington Stage Race
 * 7th Binche–Tournai–Binche


 * 1997
 * 3rd Nevada City Classic


 * 1998
 * 1st Stages 7 & 10 Tour de Langkawi


 * 2009
 * 5th Nevada City Classic