Former T-Mobile rider Rolf Aldag has officially ended his career as a pro cyclist in his home town of Ahlen, Germany, on Saturday, April 29. After a 63km-long circuit race, which of course Aldag won, the man who participated ten times in the Tour de France for his T-Mobile team said goodbye to racing. Many of his long-time colleagues came to escort the 37 year-old to the finish line: Jens Voigt (CSC), Fabian Wegmann (Gerolsteiner), Marcus Burghardt and Sergej Ivanov (T-Mobile), three Milram riders and last but not least Aldag's friend Erik Zabel, who led out the sprint for his long-time companion. "He deserved it," said Zabel, adding with a grin that he wouldn't have dreamed to lead out a sprint again for a T-Mobile rider.
Damn that's some serious escort, and train. Nice to see a workhorse get his due respect. Bravo and well done to everyone involved. Bill C
Former T-Mobile rider Rolf Aldag has officially ended his career as a pro cyclist in his home town of Ahlen, Germany, on Saturday, April 29. After a 63km-long circuit race, which of course Aldag won, the man who participated ten times in the Tour de France for his T-Mobile team said goodbye to racing. Many of his long-time colleagues came to escort the 37 year-old to the finish line: Jens Voigt (CSC), Fabian Wegmann (Gerolsteiner), Marcus Burghardt and Sergej Ivanov (T-Mobile), three Milram riders and last but not least Aldag's friend Erik Zabel, who led out the sprint for his long-time companion. "He deserved it," said Zabel, adding with a grin that he wouldn't have dreamed to lead out a sprint again for a T-Mobile rider.
Damn that's some serious escort, and train. Nice to see a workhorse get his due respect. Bravo and well done to everyone involved. Bill C
I agree with your sentiments 100%. Thanks for reporting this. For those who haven't seen the DVD "Hell on Wheels," I highly recommend it. It chronicles Telekom at the 2003 Tour and focuses on Aldag and Zabel and their relationship. Gives one a great appreciation of the dedication, suffering, and camaraderie involved in being a domestique and an aging star.
I agree with your sentiments 100%. Thanks for reporting this. For those who haven't seen the DVD "Hell on Wheels," I highly recommend it. It chronicles Telekom at the 2003 Tour and focuses on Aldag and Zabel and their relationship. Gives one a great appreciation of the dedication, suffering, and camaraderie involved in being a domestique and an aging star.
Gives one a great appreciation for how much chamois cream a team must go through in a season.
On 1 May 2006 20:05:29 -0700, "Lou D'Amelio" <[email hidden]>
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I agree with your sentiments 100%. Thanks for reporting this. For those who haven't seen the DVD "Hell on Wheels," I highly recommend it. It chronicles Telekom at the 2003 Tour and focuses on Aldag and Zabel and their relationship. Gives one a great appreciation of the dedication, suffering, and camaraderie involved in being a domestique and an aging star.
"Erik Zabel is right there! Zabel! Zabel! Zabel! Zabel! Zabel! Pettachi."
Great DVD.
JT
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