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Gerolsteiner () was a German
road bicycle racing Road bicycle racing is the cycle sport discipline of road cycling, held primarily on Road surface, paved roads. Road racing is the most popular professional sport, professional form of bicycle racing, in terms of numbers of competitors, events and ...
team in the
UCI ProTour The UCI ProTour was a series of road bicycle races in Europe, Australia and Canada organised by the UCI (International Cycling Union). Created by Hein Verbruggen, former president of the UCI, it comprises a number of 'ProTour' cycling teams, e ...
. It was sponsored by the mineral water company
Gerolsteiner Brunnen Gerolsteiner Brunnen GmbH & Co. KG (Gerolsteiner) is a leading German mineral water firm with its seat in Gerolstein in the Eifel mountains. The firm is well known for its Gerolsteiner Sprudel brand A brand is a name, term, design, sym ...
and Specialized.


History

The team was founded in 1997 as Schauff Oeschelbronn professional cycling team by team manager Hans-Michael Holczer and sports directors
Rolf Gölz Rolf Gölz (born 30 September 1962) is a retired road and track cyclist from Germany, who was a professional rider from 1985 to 1993. He won the German National Road Race in 1985 and narrowly missed the podium in the 1987 UCI World Championship ...
and
Christian Henn Christian Henn (born 11 March 1964) is a German former road racing cyclist, who won the bronze medal for West Germany in the men's individual road race at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. He also won the German National Road Race ...
. In 1999 Gerolsteiner who had previously sponsored the Cologne Cycling Team in 1998 became the title sponsors. The contract with
Georg Totschnig Georg Totschnig (born 25 May 1971) is an Austrian former road bicycle racer who raced professionally between 1993 and 2006. He won the Austrian National Road Race Championships in 1997 and 2003. He also rode at three Olympic Games. Career In 19 ...
in 2001 helped make the team enter Division I. In
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the team participated in the
Tour de France The Tour de France () is an annual men's multiple-stage bicycle race primarily held in France, while also occasionally passing through nearby countries. Like the other Grand Tours (the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España), it consists ...
for the first time. The leader for several seasons was Georg Totschnig, who recorded top 10 finishes in the Tour de France and was an excellent climber. In 2005, Totschnig won stage 14 of the Tour, showing his skill on the 15 km long climb up the Port de Pailhères (2000m at 8.2%). He was overfilled with emotion, after becoming the first Austrian to win a tour stage since Max Bulla in 1931, who won 3 stages. In 2007, with former riders
Georg Totschnig Georg Totschnig (born 25 May 1971) is an Austrian former road bicycle racer who raced professionally between 1993 and 2006. He won the Austrian National Road Race Championships in 1997 and 2003. He also rode at three Olympic Games. Career In 19 ...
(retired) and
Levi Leipheimer Levi Leipheimer (born October 24, 1973) is an American former professional road racing cyclist. He was twice US national champion, winning the time trial title in 1999 and the road race in 2007, and is an Olympic medalist. Leipheimer was born a ...
(left for
Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team U.S. Postal Service Pro Cycling Team was a United States-based professional road bicycle racing team. On June 15, 2004, the Discovery Channel signed a deal to become sponsor of the team for the 2004–2007 seasons and its name changed to Disc ...
) gone, the team turned to youngsters
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&n ...
and
Stefan Schumacher Stefan Schumacher (born 21 July 1981) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Schumacher won the bronze medal in the road race at the 2007 UCI Road World Championships, two stages in the 2006 Giro d'Italia and two stages in the 200 ...
to captain the team in the
2007 Tour de France The 2007 Tour de France the 94th running of the race, took place from 7 to 29 July. The Tour began with a prologue in London, and ended with the traditional finish in Paris. Along the way, the route also passed through Belgium and Spain. It was ...
. The team announced in September 2007 that Gerolsteiner will not be renewing its sponsorship agreement at the end of the 2008 season. In August 2008 the team confirmed it will dissolve after the 2008 season, after being unable to find a new sponsor. In October 2008, riders
Stefan Schumacher Stefan Schumacher (born 21 July 1981) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Schumacher won the bronze medal in the road race at the 2007 UCI Road World Championships, two stages in the 2006 Giro d'Italia and two stages in the 200 ...
and
Bernhard Kohl Bernhard Kohl (born 4 January 1982, in Vienna) is an Austrian former professional road bicycle racer and recognized climbing specialist. After the Gerolsteiner team announced they would not be in existence for the 2009 season, Kohl signed with UC ...
were tested positive for CERA (
continuous erythropoitin receptor activator Continuous erythropoietin receptor activator (CERA) is the generic term for drugs in a new class of third-generation erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs). In the media, these agents are commonly referred to as 'EPO', short for erythropoietin. C ...
, a third-generation variant of
erythropoietin Erythropoietin (; EPO), also known as erythropoetin, haematopoietin, or haemopoietin, is a glycoprotein cytokine secreted mainly by the kidneys in response to cellular hypoxia; it stimulates red blood cell production (erythropoiesis) in the bo ...
, aka EPO).


Major wins

;1998 :Hel van het Mergelland,
Raymond Meijs Raymond Meijs (born 13 March 1968) is a Dutch former road bicycle racing, road cyclist, who competed as a professional from 1992 to 2001. He notably won the Hel van het Mergelland a record four times in his career, as well as the UCI Road World Ch ...
;1999 : National Time Trial,
Branko Filip Branko Filip (born 18 March 1975) is a former Slovenian cyclist he is current coach of the men's cycling team Torku Şekerspor of Turkey. He also coached men's cycling team of Qatar between 2012 and 2016.Barry Ryan (6 February 2014Qatar women's ...
: National Time Trial,
Andreas Walzer Andreas Walzer (born 20 May 1970) is a German cyclist. He won the gold medal in the Men's team pursuit at the 1992 Summer Olympics along with Jens Lehmann, Stefan Steinweg, Guido Fulst and Michael Glöckner Michael Glöckner (born 27 May 1 ...
:Stage 5 Bayern-Rundfahrt,
Scott McGrory Scott Anthony McGrory (born 22 December 1969) is an Australian former professional racing cyclist. He was an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder.Scott McGrory Scott Anthony McGrory (born 22 December 1969) is an Australian former professional racing cyclist. He was an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder.René Haselbacher René Haselbacher (born 15 September 1977 in Vienna) is an Austrian retired professional road bicycle racer. He rode for major teams and , and took national titles in both road racing and the time trial. He won the Austrian National Road Race ...
: National Time Trial, Michael Rich : National Time Trial, Sveln Gaute Holestol :Giro del Lago Maggiore,
Tobias Steinhauser Tobias Steinhauser (born 27 January 1972) is a German former professional cyclist. He is the brother-in-law of Jan Ullrich. Steinhauser lives together with his wife and three children in Scheidegg, Bavaria. After his professional career he becam ...
:Tour de la Somme, Michael Rich :International Niedersachsen-Rundfahrt, Torsten Schmidt :Stage 1a Bayern-Rundfahrt,
Sven Teutenberg Sven Teutenberg (born August 18, 1972, in Düsseldorf) is a German cyclist, who currently rides for German amateur team SG Kaarst. Teutenberg turned pro in 1993 with . He achieved a number of victories, especially in smaller races. Teutenberg is ...
:Stage 1b Bayern-Rundfahrt, Michael Rich : Madison
Cycling at the 2000 Summer Olympics Cycling at the 2000 Summer Olympics, 3 different bicycle racing disciplines were contested: Road cycling, track cycling, and mountain biking. Road cycling Track cycling Men Women Mountain biking Medal table Records broken OR = Olym ...
,
Scott McGrory Scott Anthony McGrory (born 22 December 1969) is an Australian former professional racing cyclist. He was an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder.Georg Totscnhig :Overall Jayco Herald Sun Tour,
Peter Wrolich Peter Wrolich (born 30 May 1974, in Vienna) is a retired Austrian professional road bicycle racer. He was known as a sprinter. He was in the top 10 of the last stage of the 2006 Tour de France, with a total of 65 points. Major results ;2002 : R ...
:Rund um die Nürnberger Altstadt,
Olaf Pollack Olaf Pollack (born 20 September 1973) is a German former professional track and road racing cyclist specializing in sprint races and competitions. Track race At the 2000 Olympic Games, Pollack entered the team pursuit and the madison. Pollack r ...
:Stage 1a International Niedersachsen-Rundfahrt, Michael Rich :Stage 3 Rothaus Regio-Tour International, Saulius Ruskys :Stage 4 International Rheinland-Pfalz Rundfahrt, Torsten Schmidt ;2002 : National Road Race,
René Haselbacher René Haselbacher (born 15 September 1977 in Vienna) is an Austrian retired professional road bicycle racer. He rode for major teams and , and took national titles in both road racing and the time trial. He won the Austrian National Road Race ...
: National Time Trial, Georg Totscnhig : National Time Trial,
Uwe Peschel Uwe Peschel (born 4 November 1968) is a former German professional road bicycle racer and a time trialist. Peschel was born in Berlin in 1968. His father, Axel Peschel, had represented East Germany at the 1968 Olympic men's team time trial ...
:Chrono des Herbiers, Michael Rich :Groningen-Münster,
Olaf Pollack Olaf Pollack (born 20 September 1973) is a German former professional track and road racing cyclist specializing in sprint races and competitions. Track race At the 2000 Olympic Games, Pollack entered the team pursuit and the madison. Pollack r ...
:International Hessen Rundfahrt,
Uwe Peschel Uwe Peschel (born 4 November 1968) is a former German professional road bicycle racer and a time trialist. Peschel was born in Berlin in 1968. His father, Axel Peschel, had represented East Germany at the 1968 Olympic men's team time trial ...
:GP Città´ di Camaiore,
Davide Rebellin Davide Rebellin (9 August 1971 – 30 November 2022) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, who last rode for UCI Continental team . He was considered one of the finest classic cycle races, classics specialists of his generation with mo ...
:Rund um Köln,
Peter Wrolich Peter Wrolich (born 30 May 1974, in Vienna) is a retired Austrian professional road bicycle racer. He was known as a sprinter. He was in the top 10 of the last stage of the 2006 Tour de France, with a total of 65 points. Major results ;2002 : R ...
:Overall International Niedersachsen-Rundfahrt,
Olaf Pollack Olaf Pollack (born 20 September 1973) is a German former professional track and road racing cyclist specializing in sprint races and competitions. Track race At the 2000 Olympic Games, Pollack entered the team pursuit and the madison. Pollack r ...
::Stage 2,
Olaf Pollack Olaf Pollack (born 20 September 1973) is a German former professional track and road racing cyclist specializing in sprint races and competitions. Track race At the 2000 Olympic Games, Pollack entered the team pursuit and the madison. Pollack r ...
::Stage 3,
Olaf Pollack Olaf Pollack (born 20 September 1973) is a German former professional track and road racing cyclist specializing in sprint races and competitions. Track race At the 2000 Olympic Games, Pollack entered the team pursuit and the madison. Pollack r ...
::Stage 4b, Michael Rich :Overall Bayern-Rundfahrt, Michael Rich ::Stage 2 Michael Rich :Grand Prix des Nations,
Uwe Peschel Uwe Peschel (born 4 November 1968) is a former German professional road bicycle racer and a time trialist. Peschel was born in Berlin in 1968. His father, Axel Peschel, had represented East Germany at the 1968 Olympic men's team time trial ...
:Rheinland-Pfalz Rundfahrt, Ronny Scholz ::Stage 1, Sebastian Lang ::Stage 4, Sebastian Lang :Stage 2 KBC Driedaagse van De Panne, Saulius Ruskys :Stage 4 Deutschland Tour, Michael Rich :Stage 3 Tour of Sweden,
René Haselbacher René Haselbacher (born 15 September 1977 in Vienna) is an Austrian retired professional road bicycle racer. He rode for major teams and , and took national titles in both road racing and the time trial. He won the Austrian National Road Race ...
:Stage 9 Tour of Sweden,
Tobias Steinhauser Tobias Steinhauser (born 27 January 1972) is a German former professional cyclist. He is the brother-in-law of Jan Ullrich. Steinhauser lives together with his wife and three children in Scheidegg, Bavaria. After his professional career he becam ...
:Stage 5 Tour of Denmark,
Olaf Pollack Olaf Pollack (born 20 September 1973) is a German former professional track and road racing cyclist specializing in sprint races and competitions. Track race At the 2000 Olympic Games, Pollack entered the team pursuit and the madison. Pollack r ...
:Stage 4 Tour du Poitou Charentes et de la Vienne, Michael Rich ;2003 : National Road Race,
Georg Totschnig Georg Totschnig (born 25 May 1971) is an Austrian former road bicycle racer who raced professionally between 1993 and 2006. He won the Austrian National Road Race Championships in 1997 and 2003. He also rode at three Olympic Games. Career In 19 ...
: National Time Trial, Michael Rich :Chrono des Herbiers, Michael Rich :Groningen-Münster,
Robert Forster Robert Wallace Forster Jr. (July 13, 1941 – October 11, 2019) was an American actor, known for his roles as John Cassellis in ''Medium Cool'' (1969), Captain Dan Holland in ''The Black Hole'' (1979), Abdul Rafai in ''The Delta Force'' (1986), ...
:GP Città di Rio Saliceto e Correggio,
Fabian Wegmann Fabian Wegmann (born 20 June 1980) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Born in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Wegmann currently resides in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Major results ''Sources:'' ;19 ...
:Sachsen-Tour International,
Fabian Wegmann Fabian Wegmann (born 20 June 1980) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Born in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Wegmann currently resides in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Major results ''Sources:'' ;19 ...
:Rund um den Finanzplatz Eschborn-Frankfurt,
Davide Rebellin Davide Rebellin (9 August 1971 – 30 November 2022) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, who last rode for UCI Continental team . He was considered one of the finest classic cycle races, classics specialists of his generation with mo ...
:Bayern-Rundfahrt, Michael Rich ::Stage 2, Michael Rich :Overall Tour of Denmark, Sebatian Lang :Grand Prix des Nations, Michael Rich :GP Industria & Commercio di Prato,
Davide Rebellin Davide Rebellin (9 August 1971 – 30 November 2022) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, who last rode for UCI Continental team . He was considered one of the finest classic cycle races, classics specialists of his generation with mo ...
:Stage 2 Paris - Nice,
Davide Rebellin Davide Rebellin (9 August 1971 – 30 November 2022) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, who last rode for UCI Continental team . He was considered one of the finest classic cycle races, classics specialists of his generation with mo ...
:Stage 1a International Niedersachsen-Rundfahrt, Michael Rich :Stage 2 International Niedersachsen-Rundfahrt, Ronny Scholz :Stage 5 International Niedersachsen-Rundfahrt,
Olaf Pollack Olaf Pollack (born 20 September 1973) is a German former professional track and road racing cyclist specializing in sprint races and competitions. Track race At the 2000 Olympic Games, Pollack entered the team pursuit and the madison. Pollack r ...
:Stage 6 International Niedersachsen-Rundfahrt U23, Sven Krauss :Stage 7 Deutschland Tour, Olad Pollack :Stage 2b Rothaus Regio-Tour , Ronny Scholz :Stage 1 International Rheinland-Pfalz Rundfahrt,
Robert Forster Robert Wallace Forster Jr. (July 13, 1941 – October 11, 2019) was an American actor, known for his roles as John Cassellis in ''Medium Cool'' (1969), Captain Dan Holland in ''The Black Hole'' (1979), Abdul Rafai in ''The Delta Force'' (1986), ...
:Stage 5 International Rheinland-Pfalz Rundfahrt,
René Haselbacher René Haselbacher (born 15 September 1977 in Vienna) is an Austrian retired professional road bicycle racer. He rode for major teams and , and took national titles in both road racing and the time trial. He won the Austrian National Road Race ...
;2004 : National Time Trial,
Georg Totschnig Georg Totschnig (born 25 May 1971) is an Austrian former road bicycle racer who raced professionally between 1993 and 2006. He won the Austrian National Road Race Championships in 1997 and 2003. He also rode at three Olympic Games. Career In 19 ...
: National Time Trial, Michael Rich :Groningen-Münster,
Robert Forster Robert Wallace Forster Jr. (July 13, 1941 – October 11, 2019) was an American actor, known for his roles as John Cassellis in ''Medium Cool'' (1969), Captain Dan Holland in ''The Black Hole'' (1979), Abdul Rafai in ''The Delta Force'' (1986), ...
:Amstel Gold,
Davide Rebellin Davide Rebellin (9 August 1971 – 30 November 2022) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, who last rode for UCI Continental team . He was considered one of the finest classic cycle races, classics specialists of his generation with mo ...
:La Flèche Wallonne,
Davide Rebellin Davide Rebellin (9 August 1971 – 30 November 2022) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, who last rode for UCI Continental team . He was considered one of the finest classic cycle races, classics specialists of his generation with mo ...
:Liège - Bastogne - Liège,
Davide Rebellin Davide Rebellin (9 August 1971 – 30 November 2022) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, who last rode for UCI Continental team . He was considered one of the finest classic cycle races, classics specialists of his generation with mo ...
:Rund um die Hainleite,
Peter Wrolich Peter Wrolich (born 30 May 1974, in Vienna) is a retired Austrian professional road bicycle racer. He was known as a sprinter. He was in the top 10 of the last stage of the 2006 Tour de France, with a total of 65 points. Major results ;2002 : R ...
:Tre Valli Varesine,
Fabian Wegmann Fabian Wegmann (born 20 June 1980) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Born in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Wegmann currently resides in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Major results ''Sources:'' ;19 ...
:GP Schwarzwald,
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&n ...
:Trofeo Melinda,
Davide Rebellin Davide Rebellin (9 August 1971 – 30 November 2022) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, who last rode for UCI Continental team . He was considered one of the finest classic cycle races, classics specialists of his generation with mo ...
:Overall International Hessen Rundfahrt, Sebastien Lang ::Stage 3, Sebastian Land ::Stage 4, Michael Rich :Grand Prix des Nations, Michael Rich :G.P. Beghelli,
Danilo Hondo Danilo Hondo (born 4 January 1974) is a German former professional road bicycle racer. He won the German National Road Race in 2002. He competed in the men's team pursuit at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He was banned from professional cycling an ...
:Stage 2 Setmana Catalana de Ciclisme,
Beat Zberg Beat Zberg (born 10 May 1971 in Altdorf, Uri) is a Swiss former professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam Gerolsteiner. In 2007 he became the Swiss National champion, winning the road race alone and over 2 minutes ahead of 2nd placed Fabi ...
:Stage 1 KBC Driedaagse van De Panne - Koksijde,
Danilo Hondo Danilo Hondo (born 4 January 1974) is a German former professional road bicycle racer. He won the German National Road Race in 2002. He competed in the men's team pursuit at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He was banned from professional cycling an ...
:Stage 2 Vuelta Ciclista al Pais Vasco,
Beat Zberg Beat Zberg (born 10 May 1971 in Altdorf, Uri) is a Swiss former professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam Gerolsteiner. In 2007 he became the Swiss National champion, winning the road race alone and over 2 minutes ahead of 2nd placed Fabi ...
:Stage 1 International Niedersachsen-Rundfahrt,
Danilo Hondo Danilo Hondo (born 4 January 1974) is a German former professional road bicycle racer. He won the German National Road Race in 2002. He competed in the men's team pursuit at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He was banned from professional cycling an ...
:Stage 2 International Niedersachsen-Rundfahrt,
Danilo Hondo Danilo Hondo (born 4 January 1974) is a German former professional road bicycle racer. He won the German National Road Race in 2002. He competed in the men's team pursuit at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He was banned from professional cycling an ...
:Stage 4 International Niedersachsen-Rundfahrt,
Danilo Hondo Danilo Hondo (born 4 January 1974) is a German former professional road bicycle racer. He won the German National Road Race in 2002. He competed in the men's team pursuit at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He was banned from professional cycling an ...
:Stage 5 International Niedersachsen-Rundfahrt,
Danilo Hondo Danilo Hondo (born 4 January 1974) is a German former professional road bicycle racer. He won the German National Road Race in 2002. He competed in the men's team pursuit at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He was banned from professional cycling an ...
:Stage 5 4 Days of Dunkirk,
Danilo Hondo Danilo Hondo (born 4 January 1974) is a German former professional road bicycle racer. He won the German National Road Race in 2002. He competed in the men's team pursuit at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He was banned from professional cycling an ...
:Stage 3 Bayern-Rundfahrt, Michael Rich :Stage 1 Deutschland Tour, Michael Rich :Stage 7 Tour de Suisse,
Georg Totschnig Georg Totschnig (born 25 May 1971) is an Austrian former road bicycle racer who raced professionally between 1993 and 2006. He won the Austrian National Road Race Championships in 1997 and 2003. He also rode at three Olympic Games. Career In 19 ...
:Stage 5 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya,
Danilo Hondo Danilo Hondo (born 4 January 1974) is a German former professional road bicycle racer. He won the German National Road Race in 2002. He competed in the men's team pursuit at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He was banned from professional cycling an ...
:Stage 1 Tour du Poitou Charentes et de la Vienne,
Danilo Hondo Danilo Hondo (born 4 January 1974) is a German former professional road bicycle racer. He won the German National Road Race in 2002. He competed in the men's team pursuit at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He was banned from professional cycling an ...
:Stage 4 Rheinland-Pfalz Rundfahrt, Torsten Schmidt ;2005 : National Time Trial, Michael Rich :Overall Bayern-Rundfahrt, Michael Rich :GP Schwarzwald,
Fabian Wegmann Fabian Wegmann (born 20 June 1980) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Born in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Wegmann currently resides in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Major results ''Sources:'' ;19 ...
:Overall Deutschland Tour,
Levi Leipheimer Levi Leipheimer (born October 24, 1973) is an American former professional road racing cyclist. He was twice US national champion, winning the time trial title in 1999 and the road race in 2007, and is an Olympic medalist. Leipheimer was born a ...
::Stage 4,
Levi Leipheimer Levi Leipheimer (born October 24, 1973) is an American former professional road racing cyclist. He was twice US national champion, winning the time trial title in 1999 and the road race in 2007, and is an Olympic medalist. Leipheimer was born a ...
:San Francisco Grand Prix,
Fabian Wegmann Fabian Wegmann (born 20 June 1980) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Born in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Wegmann currently resides in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Major results ''Sources:'' ;19 ...
:Stuttgart - Strassburg, Michael Muck :Rund um die Nürnberger Altstadt,
Fabian Wegmann Fabian Wegmann (born 20 June 1980) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Born in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Wegmann currently resides in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Major results ''Sources:'' ;19 ...
:Stage 2 Tour de Georgia,
Peter Wrolich Peter Wrolich (born 30 May 1974, in Vienna) is a retired Austrian professional road bicycle racer. He was known as a sprinter. He was in the top 10 of the last stage of the 2006 Tour de France, with a total of 65 points. Major results ;2002 : R ...
:Stage 4 International Niedersachsen-Rundfahrt,
Robert Forster Robert Wallace Forster Jr. (July 13, 1941 – October 11, 2019) was an American actor, known for his roles as John Cassellis in ''Medium Cool'' (1969), Captain Dan Holland in ''The Black Hole'' (1979), Abdul Rafai in ''The Delta Force'' (1986), ...
:Stage 2 Ster Elektrotoer, Michael Rich :Stage 14 Tour de France,
Georg Totschnig Georg Totschnig (born 25 May 1971) is an Austrian former road bicycle racer who raced professionally between 1993 and 2006. He won the Austrian National Road Race Championships in 1997 and 2003. He also rode at three Olympic Games. Career In 19 ...
:Stage 1 Brixia Tour,
Davide Rebellin Davide Rebellin (9 August 1971 – 30 November 2022) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, who last rode for UCI Continental team . He was considered one of the finest classic cycle races, classics specialists of his generation with mo ...
:Stage 4 Rothaus Regio-Tour International, Tony Martin :Stage 5 Rothaus Regio-Tour International, Sven Krauss :Stage 5 International Hessen Rundfahrt, Sebastian Lang :Stage 19 Vuelta a España,
Heinrich Haussler Heinrich Haussler (born 25 February 1984) is an Australian road racing cyclist of German heritage, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam . He has won 2 stages in Grand Tours during his career, one at the 2005 Vuelta a España and another at th ...
:Stage 5 Tour de Pologne,
Fabian Wegmann Fabian Wegmann (born 20 June 1980) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Born in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Wegmann currently resides in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Major results ''Sources:'' ;19 ...
:Stage 3 Circuit Franco-Belge, Frank Hoj :Eindhoven Team Time Trial ;2006 : National Time Trial, Sebatian Lang :Trofeo Calvia, David Kopp :GP Miguel Indurain,
Fabian Wegmann Fabian Wegmann (born 20 June 1980) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Born in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Wegmann currently resides in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Major results ''Sources:'' ;19 ...
:Overall Circuit Cycliste Sarthe - Pays de la Loire,
Stefan Schumacher Stefan Schumacher (born 21 July 1981) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Schumacher won the bronze medal in the road race at the 2007 UCI Road World Championships, two stages in the 2006 Giro d'Italia and two stages in the 200 ...
::Stage 1,
Robert Forster Robert Wallace Forster Jr. (July 13, 1941 – October 11, 2019) was an American actor, known for his roles as John Cassellis in ''Medium Cool'' (1969), Captain Dan Holland in ''The Black Hole'' (1979), Abdul Rafai in ''The Delta Force'' (1986), ...
:Overall International Rheinland-Pfalz Rundfahrt,
René Haselbacher René Haselbacher (born 15 September 1977 in Vienna) is an Austrian retired professional road bicycle racer. He rode for major teams and , and took national titles in both road racing and the time trial. He won the Austrian National Road Race ...
::Stage 2,
René Haselbacher René Haselbacher (born 15 September 1977 in Vienna) is an Austrian retired professional road bicycle racer. He rode for major teams and , and took national titles in both road racing and the time trial. He won the Austrian National Road Race ...
:GP Kanton Aargau,
Beat Zberg Beat Zberg (born 10 May 1971 in Altdorf, Uri) is a Swiss former professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam Gerolsteiner. In 2007 he became the Swiss National champion, winning the road race alone and over 2 minutes ahead of 2nd placed Fabi ...
:Overall Critérium du Dauphiné,
Levi Leipheimer Levi Leipheimer (born October 24, 1973) is an American former professional road racing cyclist. He was twice US national champion, winning the time trial title in 1999 and the road race in 2007, and is an Olympic medalist. Leipheimer was born a ...
::Stage 1,
Fabian Wegmann Fabian Wegmann (born 20 June 1980) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Born in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Wegmann currently resides in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Major results ''Sources:'' ;19 ...
:Trophée des Champions, Johannes Frohlinger :Overall Brixia Tour,
Davide Rebellin Davide Rebellin (9 August 1971 – 30 November 2022) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, who last rode for UCI Continental team . He was considered one of the finest classic cycle races, classics specialists of his generation with mo ...
::Stage 1,
Davide Rebellin Davide Rebellin (9 August 1971 – 30 November 2022) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, who last rode for UCI Continental team . He was considered one of the finest classic cycle races, classics specialists of his generation with mo ...
:City Nacht Rhede,
Fabian Wegmann Fabian Wegmann (born 20 June 1980) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Born in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Wegmann currently resides in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Major results ''Sources:'' ;19 ...
:Wiesbauer Rathauskriterium Wien,
René Haselbacher René Haselbacher (born 15 September 1977 in Vienna) is an Austrian retired professional road bicycle racer. He rode for major teams and , and took national titles in both road racing and the time trial. He won the Austrian National Road Race ...
:Overall ENECO Tour,
Stefan Schumacher Stefan Schumacher (born 21 July 1981) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Schumacher won the bronze medal in the road race at the 2007 UCI Road World Championships, two stages in the 2006 Giro d'Italia and two stages in the 200 ...
::Prologue,
Stefan Schumacher Stefan Schumacher (born 21 July 1981) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Schumacher won the bronze medal in the road race at the 2007 UCI Road World Championships, two stages in the 2006 Giro d'Italia and two stages in the 200 ...
::Stage 6, David Kopp :Overall Tour de Pologne,
Stefan Schumacher Stefan Schumacher (born 21 July 1981) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Schumacher won the bronze medal in the road race at the 2007 UCI Road World Championships, two stages in the 2006 Giro d'Italia and two stages in the 200 ...
::Stage 6,
Stefan Schumacher Stefan Schumacher (born 21 July 1981) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Schumacher won the bronze medal in the road race at the 2007 UCI Road World Championships, two stages in the 2006 Giro d'Italia and two stages in the 200 ...
::Stage 7,
Stefan Schumacher Stefan Schumacher (born 21 July 1981) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Schumacher won the bronze medal in the road race at the 2007 UCI Road World Championships, two stages in the 2006 Giro d'Italia and two stages in the 200 ...
:Overall International Hessen Rundfahrt, Sebastien Lang ::Stage 3, Sebastian Lang :Giro dell´Emilia,
Davide Rebellin Davide Rebellin (9 August 1971 – 30 November 2022) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, who last rode for UCI Continental team . He was considered one of the finest classic cycle races, classics specialists of his generation with mo ...
:Prologue Tour of California,
Levi Leipheimer Levi Leipheimer (born October 24, 1973) is an American former professional road racing cyclist. He was twice US national champion, winning the time trial title in 1999 and the road race in 2007, and is an Olympic medalist. Leipheimer was born a ...
:Stage 1 Vuelta Ciclista a Murcia - Costa Calida,
Heinrich Haussler Heinrich Haussler (born 25 February 1984) is an Australian road racing cyclist of German heritage, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam . He has won 2 stages in Grand Tours during his career, one at the 2005 Vuelta a España and another at th ...
:Stage 5 Vuelta Ciclista a Murcia - Costa Calida,
Heinrich Haussler Heinrich Haussler (born 25 February 1984) is an Australian road racing cyclist of German heritage, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam . He has won 2 stages in Grand Tours during his career, one at the 2005 Vuelta a España and another at th ...
:Stage 7 Paris - Nice,
Markus Zberg Markus Zberg (born June 27, 1974 in Altdorf, Uri) is a retired Swiss professional road bicycle racer; he is the younger brother of Beat Zberg. Zberg retired after a severe fall in the Tour de l'Ain. He was the Swiss National Road Race champion ...
:Stage 3 Giro d'Italia,
Stefan Schumacher Stefan Schumacher (born 21 July 1981) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Schumacher won the bronze medal in the road race at the 2007 UCI Road World Championships, two stages in the 2006 Giro d'Italia and two stages in the 200 ...
:Stage 18 Giro d'Italia,
Stefan Schumacher Stefan Schumacher (born 21 July 1981) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Schumacher won the bronze medal in the road race at the 2007 UCI Road World Championships, two stages in the 2006 Giro d'Italia and two stages in the 200 ...
:Stage 21 Giro d'Italia,
Robert Förster Robert Förster (born 27 January 1978) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. He specialized in bunch sprints. He turned professional in 2001, initially riding for Team Nürnberger. His career highlights have been wins in the ...
:Stage 5 Ster Elektrotoer,
Robert Förster Robert Förster (born 27 January 1978) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. He specialized in bunch sprints. He turned professional in 2001, initially riding for Team Nürnberger. His career highlights have been wins in the ...
:Stage 4 Sachsen-Tour International,
Stefan Schumacher Stefan Schumacher (born 21 July 1981) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Schumacher won the bronze medal in the road race at the 2007 UCI Road World Championships, two stages in the 2006 Giro d'Italia and two stages in the 200 ...
:Stage 3 Tour of Denmark,
Robert Förster Robert Förster (born 27 January 1978) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. He specialized in bunch sprints. He turned professional in 2001, initially riding for Team Nürnberger. His career highlights have been wins in the ...
:Stage 6 Tour of Denmark,
Robert Förster Robert Förster (born 27 January 1978) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. He specialized in bunch sprints. He turned professional in 2001, initially riding for Team Nürnberger. His career highlights have been wins in the ...
:Team classification, Deutschland Tour ::Stage 5,
Levi Leipheimer Levi Leipheimer (born October 24, 1973) is an American former professional road racing cyclist. He was twice US national champion, winning the time trial title in 1999 and the road race in 2007, and is an Olympic medalist. Leipheimer was born a ...
:Stage 2 Rothaus Regio-Tour International, Matthias Russ :Stage 5 Rothaus Regio-Tour International,
Torsten Hiekmann Torsten Hiekmann (born March 17, 1980 in Berlin) is a former German professional road bicycle racer. Major results ;1997 : 1st Time trial, UCI Junior Road World Championships ;1999 :1st Stage 2 Le Triptyque des Monts et Châteaux ;2000 :1st ...
:Stage 15 Vuelta a España,
Robert Förster Robert Förster (born 27 January 1978) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. He specialized in bunch sprints. He turned professional in 2001, initially riding for Team Nürnberger. His career highlights have been wins in the ...
:Stage 2 Circuit Franco-Belge,
Heinrich Haussler Heinrich Haussler (born 25 February 1984) is an Australian road racing cyclist of German heritage, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam . He has won 2 stages in Grand Tours during his career, one at the 2005 Vuelta a España and another at th ...
:Stage 4 Circuit Franco-Belge,
Heinrich Haussler Heinrich Haussler (born 25 February 1984) is an Australian road racing cyclist of German heritage, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam . He has won 2 stages in Grand Tours during his career, one at the 2005 Vuelta a España and another at th ...
:Team classification,
2006 Deutschland Tour The 30th edition of the Deutschland Tour road bicycle race took place in Germany from 1 to 9 August 2006. It consisted of a Prologue and eight stages covering a total of , starting in Düsseldorf and finishing in Karlsruhe. Jens Voigt claimed the vi ...
;2007 : National Road Race,
Beat Zberg Beat Zberg (born 10 May 1971 in Altdorf, Uri) is a Swiss former professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam Gerolsteiner. In 2007 he became the Swiss National champion, winning the road race alone and over 2 minutes ahead of 2nd placed Fabi ...
: National Road Race,
Fabian Wegmann Fabian Wegmann (born 20 June 1980) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Born in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Wegmann currently resides in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Major results ''Sources:'' ;19 ...
:Amstel Gold Race,
Stefan Schumacher Stefan Schumacher (born 21 July 1981) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Schumacher won the bronze medal in the road race at the 2007 UCI Road World Championships, two stages in the 2006 Giro d'Italia and two stages in the 200 ...
:La Flèche Wallonne,
Davide Rebellin Davide Rebellin (9 August 1971 – 30 November 2022) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, who last rode for UCI Continental team . He was considered one of the finest classic cycle races, classics specialists of his generation with mo ...
:GP Buchholz,
Fabian Wegmann Fabian Wegmann (born 20 June 1980) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Born in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Wegmann currently resides in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Major results ''Sources:'' ;19 ...
:Overall Bayern-Rundfahrt,
Stefan Schumacher Stefan Schumacher (born 21 July 1981) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Schumacher won the bronze medal in the road race at the 2007 UCI Road World Championships, two stages in the 2006 Giro d'Italia and two stages in the 200 ...
::Stage 4,
Stefan Schumacher Stefan Schumacher (born 21 July 1981) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Schumacher won the bronze medal in the road race at the 2007 UCI Road World Championships, two stages in the 2006 Giro d'Italia and two stages in the 200 ...
:Wiedenbrücker Nacht, David Kopp :Overall Brixia Tour,
Davide Rebellin Davide Rebellin (9 August 1971 – 30 November 2022) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, who last rode for UCI Continental team . He was considered one of the finest classic cycle races, classics specialists of his generation with mo ...
::Stage 1,
Davide Rebellin Davide Rebellin (9 August 1971 – 30 November 2022) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, who last rode for UCI Continental team . He was considered one of the finest classic cycle races, classics specialists of his generation with mo ...
:Tour de Nüss,
Fabian Wegmann Fabian Wegmann (born 20 June 1980) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Born in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Wegmann currently resides in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Major results ''Sources:'' ;19 ...
:Rund um die Nürnberger Altstadt,
Fabian Wegmann Fabian Wegmann (born 20 June 1980) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Born in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Wegmann currently resides in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Major results ''Sources:'' ;19 ...
:Stage 5 Tirreno - Adriatico,
Stefan Schumacher Stefan Schumacher (born 21 July 1981) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Schumacher won the bronze medal in the road race at the 2007 UCI Road World Championships, two stages in the 2006 Giro d'Italia and two stages in the 200 ...
:Stage 4 Settimana Ciclistica Internazionale,
Robert Förster Robert Förster (born 27 January 1978) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. He specialized in bunch sprints. He turned professional in 2001, initially riding for Team Nürnberger. His career highlights have been wins in the ...
:Stage 5 International Niedersachsen-Rundfahrt, Heinrich Haussler :Stage 1 Tour de Romanide,
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&n ...
:Stage 5 Giro d'Italia,
Robert Förster Robert Förster (born 27 January 1978) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. He specialized in bunch sprints. He turned professional in 2001, initially riding for Team Nürnberger. His career highlights have been wins in the ...
:Stage 1 Critérium du Dauphiné,
Heinrich Haussler Heinrich Haussler (born 25 February 1984) is an Australian road racing cyclist of German heritage, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam . He has won 2 stages in Grand Tours during his career, one at the 2005 Vuelta a España and another at th ...
:Stage 1 Deutschland Tour,
Robert Förster Robert Förster (born 27 January 1978) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. He specialized in bunch sprints. He turned professional in 2001, initially riding for Team Nürnberger. His career highlights have been wins in the ...
:Stage 1 Tour de l´Ain,
Beat Zberg Beat Zberg (born 10 May 1971 in Altdorf, Uri) is a Swiss former professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam Gerolsteiner. In 2007 he became the Swiss National champion, winning the road race alone and over 2 minutes ahead of 2nd placed Fabi ...
:Stage 3 Tour de Pologne, David Kopp ;2008 : National Road Race,
Markus Zberg Markus Zberg (born June 27, 1974 in Altdorf, Uri) is a retired Swiss professional road bicycle racer; he is the younger brother of Beat Zberg. Zberg retired after a severe fall in the Tour de l'Ain. He was the Swiss National Road Race champion ...
: National Road Race,
Fabian Wegmann Fabian Wegmann (born 20 June 1980) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Born in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Wegmann currently resides in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Major results ''Sources:'' ;19 ...
:Tour du Haut Var,
Davide Rebellin Davide Rebellin (9 August 1971 – 30 November 2022) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, who last rode for UCI Continental team . He was considered one of the finest classic cycle races, classics specialists of his generation with mo ...
:Overall Paris - Nice,
Davide Rebellin Davide Rebellin (9 August 1971 – 30 November 2022) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer, who last rode for UCI Continental team . He was considered one of the finest classic cycle races, classics specialists of his generation with mo ...
:GP Miguel Indurain, Fabian Wgmann :GP Schwarzwald,
Mathias Frank Mathias Frank (born 9 December 1986) is a Swiss former road bicycle racer, who last rode for UCI WorldTeam . He is considered as a strong climber, having finished 8th overall in the 2015 Tour de France, and winning a breakaway stage in the 2016 Vu ...
:Dutch Food Valley Classic,
Robert Förster Robert Förster (born 27 January 1978) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. He specialized in bunch sprints. He turned professional in 2001, initially riding for Team Nürnberger. His career highlights have been wins in the ...
:City Nacht Rhede, Ronny Scholz :Peperbus Profspektakel Zwolle,
Bernhard Kohl Bernhard Kohl (born 4 January 1982, in Vienna) is an Austrian former professional road bicycle racer and recognized climbing specialist. After the Gerolsteiner team announced they would not be in existence for the 2009 season, Kohl signed with UC ...
:Stage 1 Volta ao Algarve,
Robert Förster Robert Förster (born 27 January 1978) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. He specialized in bunch sprints. He turned professional in 2001, initially riding for Team Nürnberger. His career highlights have been wins in the ...
:Stage 3 Volta ao Algarve,
Robert Förster Robert Förster (born 27 January 1978) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. He specialized in bunch sprints. He turned professional in 2001, initially riding for Team Nürnberger. His career highlights have been wins in the ...
:Stage 4 Tour de Romandie,
Francesco De Bonis Francesco De Bonis (born 14 April 1982 in Isola del Liri) is an Italian former professional road cyclist. In 2008 he won the fourth stage and the mountains classification of the Tour de Romandie. He also rode in the 2009 Giro d'Italia, finishing ...
:Stage 4 Bayern-Rundfahrt,
Stefan Schumacher Stefan Schumacher (born 21 July 1981) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. Schumacher won the bronze medal in the road race at the 2007 UCI Road World Championships, two stages in the 2006 Giro d'Italia and two stages in the 200 ...
:Stage 5 Bayern-Rundfahrt,
Heinrich Haussler Heinrich Haussler (born 25 February 1984) is an Australian road racing cyclist of German heritage, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam . He has won 2 stages in Grand Tours during his career, one at the 2005 Vuelta a España and another at th ...
:Stage 5 Tour de Suisse,
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&n ...
:Stage 5 Rothaus Regio-Tour International,
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&n ...
:Stage 5 ENECO Tour,
Carlo Westphal Carlo Westphal (born November 25, 1985 in Wolmirstedt) is a German professional road bicycle racer, currently unattached following the collapse of Team Gerolsteiner. Palmares * Thüringen Rundfahrt - 1 stage (2004) * 3rd, National U23 Road ...
:Stage 7 Tour de Pologne,
Robert Förster Robert Förster (born 27 January 1978) is a German former professional road racing cyclist. He specialized in bunch sprints. He turned professional in 2001, initially riding for Team Nürnberger. His career highlights have been wins in the ...


National champions

;1999 : Slovenia National Time Trial, Branko Filip : Germany National Time Trial, Andreas Walzer ;2000 : Austria National Time Trial, René Haselbacher : Germany National Time Trial, Michael Rich : National Time Trial, Sveln Gaute Holestol ;2001 : Austria National Time Trial, Georg Totscnhig ;2002 : Austria National Road Race, René Haselbacher : Austria National Time Trial, Georg Totscnhig : Germany National Time Trial, Uwe Peschel ;2003 : Austria National Road Race, Georg Totschnig : Germany National Time Trial, Michael Rich ;2004 : Austria National Time Trial, Georg Totschnig : Germany National Time Trial, Michael Rich ;2005 : Germany National Time Trial, Michael Rich ;2006 : Germany National Time Trial, Sebatian Lang ;2007 : Switzerland National Road Race, Beat Zberg : Germany National Road Race, Fabian Wegmann ;2008 : Switzerland National Road Race, Markus Zberg : Germany National Road Race, Fabian Wegmann


See also

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List of teams and cyclists in the 2008 Tour de France The list of teams and cyclists in the 2008 Tour de France contains the professional road bicycle racers who will compete at the 2008 Tour de France from July 5 to July 27, 2008. Of the 18 2008 UCI ProTour, UCI ProTour teams, only Astana Team, Ast ...
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2008 Tour de France The 2008 Tour de France was the 95th running of the race. The event took place from 5 to 27 July. Starting in the French city of Brest, the tour entered Italy on the 15th stage and returned to France during the 16th, heading for Paris, its regu ...
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Tour de France The Tour de France () is an annual men's multiple-stage bicycle race primarily held in France, while also occasionally passing through nearby countries. Like the other Grand Tours (the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España), it consists ...


References


External links


Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gerolsteiner, Team Defunct cycling teams based in Germany Cycling teams based in Germany Cycling teams established in 1998 Cycling teams disestablished in 2008 Former UCI WorldTeams