The Tour d'Energie, starting in Göttingen, is always my kicker for the season. The end of April is still early in the season for me and it forces you to get fit again quickly and have enough kilometers in your legs. With its 1300 hm (altitude difference) and
Read moreSeason planning 2018
The 2018 racing season is fast approaching. While some racing cyclists are going to the training camp in Mallorca in a timely manner, I will do my pre-season training at home. The temperatures prevent me from getting on the road bike right away, but I'm hoping for a few mild days at the beginning
Read moreYear in Review 2017
My racing bike and sports year 2017 is now behind me and it is time to draw a short résumé. As always, there were ups and downs for me, resolutions kept and goals not achieved, disappointments and insane enthusiasm. New training partners, old training partners and many new friends who are enthusiastic about racing bikes. pre-season and
Read moreTour d'Energy 2017
Preparation and departure to GöttingenOff to the startStart of the Tour d'Energie 2017The characteristics of the mountainsConclusion The first major event in the German Cycling Cup (GCC) and the first major amateur race of the year. The Tour d'Energie (TdE) is really tough and despite this – or perhaps because of it – more than 3.000 people took part
Read moreTour d'Energy – Preparation
The Tour d'Energie in Göttingen already starts this Sunday. The Tour d'Energie is not only the first race of the German Cycling Cup (GCC), but with its 1000 meters in altitude over 100 km it is a very special challenge for all riders. The altitude profile of the 100km route impresses me, but also challenges me and
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