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Markus Fothen
Markus Fothen (born 9 September 1981 in Kaarst) is a retired German road racing cyclist, who rode as a professional between 2004 and 2013. In 2003 Fothen won the under-23 World Championship time trial in Hamilton, Canada. He completed the 30.8 km course in 38:35.29, beating his nearest rival by nearly 20 seconds. During 2006 Tour de France, Fothen held the white jersey as leader of the young rider classification for 13 stages, losing it to Damiano Cunego on the 17th stage. He finished the Tour 38 seconds behind Cunego. Major results http://www.cyclingbase.com/palcoureurs.php?id=2675&idtitle=1 ;2002 : 1st Overall Ronde de l'Isard ::1st Stage 2 ;2003 : 1st Time trial, UCI Road World Under–23 Championships : 1st Time trial, UEC European Under–23 Road Championships : 2nd Overall Ronde de l'Isard ;2004 : 1st GP Triberg-Schwarzwald : 4th Overall Regio-Tour ;2005 : 2nd Overall Circuit de la Sarthe ;2006 : 1st LuK Challenge Chrono, time trial duo (with Sebastian Lang) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Vuelta A España
The 2007 Vuelta a España, the 62nd edition of the cycle race, took place from 1 September until 23 September 2007. For the first time in a decade, the race started in the region of Galicia, at Vigo, home to Óscar Pereiro, with a flat stage. It was also an unusual Vuelta because the first summit finish came already on the fourth day of racing, with a stage ending atop the famed Lagos de Covadonga. The race was won by Denis Menchov, who also won the Mountains competition and the combined classification, and finished second in the points competition. Participating teams * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Andalucía-CajaSur * Karpin-Galicia * Relax-GAM Route Jersey progress Jersey wearers when same rider is leading more than one classification * Óscar Freire wore granate jersey on stage 2 * Daniele Bennati wore granate jersey on stage 3 * On stage 4, granate jersey should have been worn by Paolo Bettini, because he was 2nd in classification afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 European Road Championships
The 2003 European Road Championships were held in Athens, Greece, between 15 August and 17 August 2003. Regulated by the European Cycling Union. The event consisted of a road race and a time trial for men and women under 23. Schedule Individual time trial ;Friday 15 August 2003 * Women U23, 24 km * Men U23, 32 km Road race ;Sunday 17 August 2003 * Women U23, 105.6 * Men U23, 156.8 Events summary Medal table References External linksThe European Cycling Union {{DEFAULTSORT:2003 European Road Championships European Road Championships, 2003 Road cycling Road cycling is the most widespread form of cycling in which cyclists ride on paved roadways. It includes Recreational cycling, recreational, Road bicycle racing, racing, Bicycle commuting, commuting, and utility cycling. As users of the road, ... European Road Championships by year International cycle races hosted by Greece ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tour D'Azerbaïdjan
Tour d'Azerbaïdjan was a 2.1 multi-stage bicycle race of the UCI Europe Tour, which took place in Azerbaijan around May between 2012 and 2017. Each day, participants started on a new phase of the race. The race was held in 7 regions of Azerbaijan and finished in the capital, Baku. Other large cities the race moved through were Oguz, Chamakh, Maraza, Ismayilli, Gabala, Sheki. 2012 tour From 9 to 13 May 2012 the international cycling tour in memory of Heydar Aliyev was held. The tournament was a logical continuation of the last year's event, "Big Caucasus". But unlike its predecessor, it consisted of five stages, and became the first professional cycle event in the history of independent Azerbaijan. The competitions were held under the auspices of the UCI category 2.2 U23 (for athletes under 23 years old). In general, the race was attended by 180 cyclists, 16 of whom were women. There were 4 national, 4 continental and 12 club teams, 6 cyclists in each. About fifty members of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 Tour Down Under
The 2010 Tour Down Under was the 12th edition of the Tour Down Under cycling stage race. It was held from 19 to 24 January 2010 in and around Adelaide, South Australia. It was the first event in the 2010 UCI World Calendar. The race was won by André Greipel of after he won the sprint finishes to three of the race's stages. Overall favourites As the Tour Down Under has historically been a race which favours sprinters winning the overall classification, several sprinters were tabbed as favourites for victory in the 2010 Tour. These included defending champion Allan Davis, now with , Gert Steegmans of , Baden Cooke of , Greg Henderson from , and 2008 champion André Greipel from . Greipel specifically shied away from talk of him being a favourite for victory. Additionally, was noted to be bringing a strong squad, including reigning Vuelta a España champion Alejandro Valverde. Valverde's presence was speculated to increase the chances for 2005 Tour Down Under champion Lu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volta Ao Algarve
The Volta ao Algarve (Portuguese; en, Tour of the Algarve) is a road bicycle racing stage race held annually in the Algarve, Portugal. Since 2017, it has been organised as a 2.HC event on the UCI Europe Tour. The race became part of the new UCI ProSeries in 2020. Due to its early February position in the European calendar, it is used by many riders to prepare for the Spring Classics The classic cycle races are the most prestigious one-day professional road cycling races in the international calendar. Some of these events date back to the 19th century. They are normally held at roughly the same time each year. The five most .... Winners Wins per country External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Volta Ao Algarve Cycle races in Portugal Recurring sporting events established in 1960 UCI Europe Tour races 1960 establishments in Portugal Winter events in Portugal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Bayern–Rundfahrt
The 2008 Bayern Rundfahrt was the 29th edition of the Bayern Rundfahrt cycle race and was held on 28 May to 1 June 2008. The race started in Freyung and finished in Erlangen. The race was won by Christian Knees Christian Knees (born 5 March 1981) is a German former professional road racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 2004 and 2020, for the Wiesenhof, and teams. He won the German National Road Race Championship in 2010. In 2011 he was orig .... General classification References Bayern-Rundfahrt 2008 in German sport {{cycling-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Tour De Suisse
The 2008 Tour de Suisse was the 72nd edition of the Tour de Suisse road cycling stage race. The race took place from 14 June to 22 June 2008 and is part of the 2008 UCI ProTour. It began in Langnau im Emmental and ended in Bern. The race was won by Roman Kreuziger. Teams Twenty teams of eight riders started the race: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Route Stages Stage 1 14 June 2008 - Langnau I.E. to Langnau I.E., Stage 2 15 June 2008 - Langnau I.E. to Flumserberg, Stage 3 16 June 2008 - Flums to Gossau SG, Stage 4 17 June 2008 - Gossau SG to Domat/Ems, Stage 5 18 June 2008 - Domat/Ems to Caslano, Stage 6 19 June 2008 - Ambrì to Verbier, Stage 7 20 June 2008 - Gruyères to Lyss, Stage 8 21 June 2008 - Altdorf to Klausen Pass, ( ITT) Stage 9 22 June, 2008 - Altdorf to Berne, Classification leadership * In stage 2, Martin Elmiger wore the green jersey. * In stage 3, Martin Elmiger wore the white jersey. See also * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Tirreno–Adriatico
The 2008 Tirreno–Adriatico, the 43rd running of the race, took place from March 12 to March 18, 2008. The race started in Civitavecchia and ended in San Benedetto del Tronto. Stages Stage 1 – March 12, 2008: Civitavecchia > Civitavecchia, 160 km Stage 2 – March 13, 2008: Civitavecchia > Gubbio, 203 km Stage 3 – March 14, 2008: Gubbio > Montelupone, 195 km Stage 4 – March 15, 2008: Porto Recanati > Civitanova Marche, 166 km Stage 5 – March 16, 2008: Macerata > Recanati, 26 km ITT Stage 6 – March 17, 2008: Civitanova Marche > Castelfidardo, 196 km Stage 7 – March 18, 2008: San Benedetto del Tronto > San Benedetto del Tronto, 176 km Jersey progress ;Jersey wearers when one rider is leading two or more competitions: * On stage 2, Alessandro Petacchi Alessandro Petacchi (born 3 January 1974) is an Italian former professional road racing cyclist, who rode professionally between 1996 and 2015. A specialist sprinter, Petacchi has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Tour De Romandie
The 2007 Tour de Romandie served as the 59th edition of this event now held on the 2007 UCI ProTour. The stage race was held from May 1 through May 6, 2007 in the French-speaking area of Switzerland known as Romandy. The race winner was Thomas Dekker of . Final standings General classification * UCI ProTour points are not awarded to riders on UCI Continental Team that finish in the top-10 overall or a top-3 stage finish. Mountains classification Points classification Sprints classification Stages Prologue – 2007-05-01, Fribourg, 3.5 km ITT Italian Paolo Savoldelli () repeats his win in last year's prologue with a time of 4 minutes, 35 seconds over the 3.5 kilometer course at 45.82 km/h (28.5 mph). Stage 1 – 2007-05-02, Granges-Paccot – La Chaux de Fonds, 157 km Germany's hope for the future Markus Fothen of took the win after he escaped in the finale together with Francisco Pérez. Fothen beat him in a classical sprint-a-deux. The peloton bunc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sebastian Lang
Sebastian Lang (born 15 September 1979 in Sonneberg) is a former German professional road bicycle racer and time trialist, who rode as a professional between 2002 and 2011. He rode on from 2002 until its demise in 2008, and in 2006 became Germany's national time trial champion. In the 2008 Tour de France, on stage 9, Lang broke from the peloton 22 kilometers into the stage. He shook off his two breakaway companions on the category 1 col de Peyresourde, with another big difficulty to come, the col d'Aspin. He was passed on the latter by Riccardo Ricco, who would win the stage only be excluded from the Tour later on for a positive test to the blood booster CERA. With his long break, Lang earned the ''most combative'' award for the stage, and raked in points for the ''best climber'' jersey, which he would wear from stages 12 to 14. In 2011, Lang started and finished all three Grand Tours for , only the 31st rider to achieve this feat. He retired at the end of that season, aged ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LuK Challenge Chrono
LuK Challenge Chrono was a road bicycle race held annually as a team time trial for pairs in Bühl, Germany. In 2005 and 2006, the race was organized as a 1.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour The UCI Continental Circuits are a series of road bicycle racing competitions which were introduced in 2005 by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) to expand cycling around the world. The five circuits (representing the continents of Africa, the .... After 2006, the sponsor, LuK, withdrew as part of Germany's general disengagement from cycling amidst a number of doping scandals, and the race did not take place again. Winners External linksOfficial website {{DEFAULTSORT:Luk Challenge Chrono Cycle races in Germany Recurring sporting events established in 1968 1968 establishments in West Germany Defunct cycling races in Germany Men's road bicycle races Recurring sporting events disestablished in 2006 Sport in Baden-Württemberg 2006 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
