Cycling in a city like amsterdam can be quite daunting at first. This fictional account of a professional bicycle race by the dutch journalist, author and former racing cyclist, is a cult classic. Strava members can plan routes, participate in motivating challenges, and join clubs. Shut up, legs my wild ride on and off the bike by jens voigt. A peek inside jens voigts new autobiography this is an excerpt from shut up, legs. Mar 10, 2017 oli munnik chats to tdf legend, jens voigt, about shutup legs, his career and how to approach the windy conditions predicted for the cape town cycle tour on sunday. Recently retired competitor jens voigt pledged he would remain involved with cycling after hanging up his wheels. Beloved german cyclist jens voigt isnt a superstar in the tradition. It was an eyeopening experience for the country boy, away from home for the first time.
Nothing to start off my racing season quite like a pro kermesse with the new team. Fans hold up a sign for voigt during the team presentations for the usa pro challenge on aug. Peter sagan becomes slovak champion again and other cool news from the world of cycling. I love girls who practice mtb mtb girl linda and espectacular see other ideas and pictures from the category menu. Mar 03, 2015 jens voigt is my favorite pro bike racer. Push until it hurts, then push some more even by the standards of a sport that requires enormous stamina and capacity for suffering, jens voigt is in a class on his own. But these attempts, even if they happen, are in the future. Cyclist jens voigt sets new world hour record business. Jens voigt latest news, reports and photos cycling weekly. The riders name is jens voigt and hes known by fans for. Voigt has raced and earned stage wins in several of.
The book spans his entire cycling career, from his early days to breaking the hour record. Sep 28, 2014 on the hour record topic the trek stand had jens voigts final race bike, and the man himself is dues to appear. Take two jens the chuck norris of cycling voigt tries to. Many of us contributed to his gofundme page, but now we have a more delicious way to support one of our top juniors. Beloved by cycling fans for his madcap oneman breakaways as much as his sense of humour and quotable catchphrases, jens is one of the most popular personalities in cycling. I couldnt wait for jens voigts book to be released. Man muss kampfen by jens voigt, april 19, 2008 you have to fight. On the hour record topic the trek stand had jens voigts final race bike, and the man himself is dues to appear. During his cycling career, voigt raced for several teams, the last one being uci proteam trek factory racing. His best results are 5x gc criterium international. The german jens voigt of team csc, who already won this criterium last year, won the race for the fourth time on sunday. Voigt talks about the challenge of raising six kids and having a career in professional sport. Jens voigt fitbit ambassador jens voigt is a former professional cyclist currently serving as a team consultant for trek factory racing. Last week the 43 year old cyclist jens voigt set a world record for the 1 hour ride.
Points in italics are being ignored because they were your second race that day. Germanys jens voigt has set a new hour record of 51. In order to make cycling archives more userfriendly, we use cookies. Germanys jens voigt has lowered cyclings hour record, covering 51. Jens voigt interview cycling signout sign in create an.
Available with 2 different images road bike or jens silhouette as he. For me, cycling was about instinct, guts, and feeling. Scenic excursions by bicycle, car, train, or boat active travel series. It was a rather pretty bike, best on the trek stand by a mile, i think trek are tainted in my mind due to the armstrong links. In this video, cycling legend and trek factory racing team member jens voigt reflects on the benefits of trx training for cyclists. Scenic excursions by bicycle, car, train, or boat active travel series colijn, helen on. My primary focus of photography is cycling both local california events and pro.
The german cyclist jens voigt has broken the prestigious hour record and immediately retired from the sport. Chris graythengetty images voigt, who turns 43 in october, will. Jens voigt retires from pro cycling business insider. Mar 19, 2018 40 years of cycling photography represents a lifetimes work for world famous cycling photographer graham watson.
Richard ballantine writer, cyclist, and foreseer of. I usually shoot with a canon 30d, 70200 f4l and f2. From calories burned to special cranks and the future of cycling as a sport, jens voigt weighs in on it all. Jens voigt puts his legs up in his hotel room at the velodrome suisse in the. The hour record holder is jens voigt, who set a new mark the day after his 43rd birthday, at. During his cycling career, voigt raced for several teams, the last.
In his memoir, voigt discusses his childhood in east germany, juggling life as a. Jens voigt on retirement and the future of cycling. Sep 19, 2014 germanys jens voigt has lowered cyclings hour record, covering 51. Jens voigt leaves the starting block, setting off on 60 minutes of fullgas riding. Professional cyclist or everyday ridersafe roads matter for all. Sep 18, 2014 the german cyclist jens voigt has broken the prestigious hour record and immediately retired from the sport. Follow the fitbit blog for individual success stories, expert fitness tips, health and nutrition advice, product announcements, motivation and more.
There are at least 2 great reasons to do your own bike repairs. Voigt, 43, completed more than 200 laps of the velodrome to better the previous. Sixty cyclists and nineteen days of daring on the road to paris. Everyone who follows cycling misses watching you compete. Hes famous for his shut up legs attitude he always gives 110% in every race. Voigt has had a long career near the top of professional cycling and avoided the doping scandals that have plagued cycling over the last several decades what does voigt have to do with triathlons. Oli munnik chats to tdf legend, jens voigt, about shutup legs, his career and how to approach the windy conditions predicted for the cape town cycle tour on sunday. Jens voigt took the chance to lead a group ride on zwift this week. The dutch rider laurens ten dam of the rabobank team won the first stage and the green jersey. I couldnt wait for jens voigt s book to be released. I was a dinosaur in my sportone of the last of my kind. Thats why peopleforbikes is partnering with trek factory racing to unite one million riders.
Jan 18, 2017 jens voigt is possibly the most popular 00s noncontender cyclist. The 42yearold announced ahead of last months usa pro cycling challenge that it. Sep 18, 2014 but these attempts, even if they happen, are in the future. John started neuvation wheels in 2002, and was the owner of the valuebased wheelset company that had a loyal, yet small following. Thats why peopleforbikes is partnering with trek factory racing to. The hour record holder is jens voigt, who set a new mark the day after his 43rd birthday, at an age when most professional bike riders. Richard ballantine writer, cyclist, and foreseer of cycling. Professional cycling loses its most charismatic competitor on sunday, when jens voigt hangs his wheels up for the last time at the conclusion of the usa pro challenge in denver. I first read one of richard ballantines cycling books in the late 1970s. Jul 26, 2017 as many of you know, eric voigt is heading to canada to compete in the tour of labitibi desjardins, a uci juniors race. Indulek derito cycling team boys lined up at the start of the 164. Former pro jens voigt is beloved in cycling for many good. Jens voigt born 19710917 is a road racing cyclist from germany and was active between 1991 and 2014. Points in bold are being considered for the current points.
Jens voigt breaks cyclings hour record and then retires. Sep 18, 2014 this solo venture will likely be the last hurrah in the 43yearolds illustrious cycling career. Sep 18, 2014 right now in switzerland the chuck norris of cycling is trying to go farther than any person on a bike has gone before in one hour. Feb 16, 2017 a peek inside jens voigts new autobiography this is an excerpt from shut up, legs.
Peter cossins new book is a colorful journey through the uncertain. Jens voigt born 17 september 1971 is a german former professional road bicycle racer and, upon retirement, became a cycling sports broadcast commentator. Voigt has had a long career near the top of professional cycling and avoided the doping scandals that have plagued cycling over the last several decades. Mcdonogh took extra care to show the team how trx can be used to help relieve tension and increase totalbody mobility and flexibility. John shut the doors to neuvation in early 2014, but is already back with a new approach to bringing highvalue wheels to the cycling industry. This solo venture will likely be the last hurrah in the 43yearolds illustrious cycling career. See more ideas about cycling, jens voigt and cycling books. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Join strava to track your activities, analyze your performance, and follow friends. Aug 20, 2014 professional cyclist or everyday ridersafe roads matter for all. Alongside the surging popularity of bike shares and fitness cycling in california comes a sobering statistic. Follow jens voigt and explore their bibliography from s jens voigt author page. My wild ride on and off the bike, jens voigts new autobiography written with james startt. My wild ride on and off the bike by jens voigt with james startt very much and read it nonstop over the past few days.
German cyclist jens voigt just set a new world hour record, cyclings hardest and most grueling event. To celebrate jens amazing career we have designed a print with one of his most popular quotes. When it was downloaded onto my kindle, i was eager to begin reading. I am not sure which edition of his new bicycle book it was, but i was charmed by his quirky take on the history, beauty, challenges, and mechanics of all bicycles, and of touring bicycles specifically. Jens voigt breaks track cyclings hour record bbc sport. A childrens book about dealing with frustration and developing perseverance ninja life most wished for in cycling. I cant believe i met jens voigt mit cycling team blog. In her new book learn to cycle in amsterdam xing chen gives lots of practical information, tips and advice to help cyclists navigate safely through the hustle and bustle of amsterdam traffic. Jens voigt is possibly the most popular 00s noncontender cyclist. Dec, 2017 cycling in a city like amsterdam can be quite daunting at first. Voigt extends relationship with trek factory racing, will.
Cyclist jens voigt sets new world hour record business insider. If sir bradley wiggins takes on the hour, he will be competing against many of the. From bernard hinault in the 1970s through to chris froome in the 2010s, watsons photography of the greatest champions and epic races is the most complete cycling archive ever captured by a single photographer. With the team cars long gone and his front tire exploded, the german fought hard to not being picked up by the broom wagon, ready to give the german a lift. His style is to attack again and again until he makes the break, even if that means riding 6 hours alone with little chance of winning. Voigts status as the chuck norris of cycling is referenced in two quotes on the bike the top tube reads jens voigt can beat the 1 hour record in under 60 minutes and the. Jens voigt gets aero at the 2014 criterium du dauphine stage race. The first book will cover his childhood in the east germany and the second will detail his professional career. Youll also find many photos of japan, california, robots, architecture, and other things that catch my eye. Former hour record holder jens voigt talks to cycling weekly about bradley wigginss chances in his attempt in june. Right now in switzerland the chuck norris of cycling is trying to go farther than any person on a bike has gone before in one hour. Green points are the best five races out of your last ten race days within 12 months the average of these are your current points.
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