Darren Lapthorne

Who is Darren Lapthorne?

Darren Lapthorne is an Australian professional racing cyclist currently riding for Drapac Professional Cycling.

Lapthorne began his career in 2006 with the Australian Professional Team Drapac Porsche. In his first year he won the road race of the Teams Road Championships. He also finished third in one stage of the Herald Sun Tour. In January 2007 he achieved his greatest success by winning the Australian National Road Race Championships. He rode for the German Team Sparkasse in 2008 and for British team Rapha Condor in 2009.

In December 2008, Lapthorne returned to competition after time out following the much-publicised disappearance and death of his sister, Britt, while backpacking in Croatia.