Paris, France. Competitive road cyclist and Statesville native Christian Harberts has garnered third place in the prestigeous Trophée Label d'Or, beating thousands of amateur racers by consistent finishes throughout the 2005 season, and earning the respect of top French amateur road cyclists in races held in various French regions.
Harberts, who moved to Paris in 1993, has competed in amateur club and endurance races since 1999, and is sponsored by one of France's most prestigious cycling clubs, the Athletic Club de Boulogne-Billancourt (ACBB). He is a corporate webmaster and lives with his wife and two children on the outskirts of Paris.