Andreas Klöden
Andreas Klöden (born June 22, 1975 in Mittweida) is a German professional road bicycle racer who most recently rode for the UCI Pro Team Astana. After winning a bronze medal in the U23 World Time Trail Championships (1996) and 2 stages in the International Rheinland-Pfalz Rundfahrt the following year as an amateur, he turned professional in 1998 with Team Deutsche Telekom (which was later named T-Mobile).
While he had some success his first two professional years, his impressive breakout year was in 2000 when he won the Vuelta al Pais Vasco, won the overall GC and stage 7 of Paris-Nice, won stage 7 in the Peace Race, won a Bronze Medal in the Olympic Road Race and came in 12th in the Olympic Time Trial. He has been consistently productive ever since.
His other major results include; German National Road Race Champion (2004), overall win Tirrenno-Adriatico (2007), overall win Tour de Romande (2008), 2nd, 3rd, and 6th place finishes in the Tour de France (2004, 2006, 2009 respectively [the 2006 finish was upgraded to 2nd with Floyd Landis’ exclusion]), an overall win at the Regio Tour (2006), overall win at Circuit Cycliste Sarthe (2007), 1st stage 5 and 3rd overall in the Tirreno-Adriatico and a 2nd overall in the Tour de Luxembourg both in 2009 as well as a stage win in the Team Time Trail at that year’s Tour de France.
At the 2005 Tour de France, Kloden was involved in one of the most heartbreaking finishes ever recorded. Attacking up the final climb in the Vosges Mountains he caught the breakaway leader at the summit, however on the descent he ended up losing the sprint finish in Geradmer by 9.6 millimeters or 0.0002 seconds (said to be the smallest margin in the history of the race). A good time trailer and climber, he is an all-round rider and serious podium threat in big stage races and grand tours.
Written by George Hurst
Andreas is very strong rider!I am glad,that he is in Radioshack Team!!!
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One of the strongest links of this team I think. If there is another team time trial this year, with you on this team, you will make it all happen. Good luck Andreas.
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I’m glad that rider come running with us. Good and strong choice from the Shack.
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Is always good to see the quality of riders that the Shack is bringin, im not so sure that the picture above is him though, it looks more like one of the shleck brothers…..Germany’s flag is not that color..
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The best of best…
Ready to help armstrong !
Go for it
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Could end up team leader!
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I am pleased to see Andreas and Lance on the same team instead of competing with one another. Tear up the road!!!!
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strong rider who is always a threat and loads of experience
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Klodi is a true professional and can lead or be lead. With Johan’s steady hand I’m sure this team will be a top grand tour team.
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KLODEN the best!!!!
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Because of Andreas Klöden I will buy the new Radio Shack-jersey.
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@jason davilla,
on the picture there isnt a schleck brother,
its Klödi with the national jersey of germany.
The picture is an older one (t-mobile time)
Andreas du bist der BESTE
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Klödi, years ago i wasn´t a big fan of you, but now i think you are right……greets from germany…viel glück für 2010, hoffe du wirst deinen kritikern die antwort geben….let´s roll!
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Auf geht´s 2010. Viel Erfolg!
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Great TDF lasy year and with a little more help from the Spanish rider might have got that 4th place.Glad to see you with Lance and the team.Best of luck Andreas
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Very well could be a future leader…think LA is the leader this TDF and then we will see. Great all round rider who is going to help LA no doubt and could very well allow TRS to have a bunch of guys in the top 10 GC of any big stage race…yes he is good.
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Kloden could be a leader of his team. He is one of a best riders ever.
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Just met Kloden today at a gas station in Tucson…. The photo is him, no kidding, he is really a nice person. good luck
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Kloden’s been my favourite rider for most of his professional career and him coming to Radioshack at Lance’s side is awesome! I believe Kloden will be the strongest rider that Radioshack will have next season (time will tell), and he’s also “only” 34, being younger than Lance and Leipheimer by 2-3 years and he can be a great captain for Radioshack for seasons beyond the next one.
I can barely wait for next season, the tour in particular
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Viel Erfolg Andreas!
Zeig den Kriterkern was du drauf hast und ich hoffe du stehtst mit Lance in Paris auf dem Podium!
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Hi Andreas,
wünsche Dir 2010 alles Gute!
Du bist und bleibst für mich der Beste!
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Hi Klödi (Hilde),
Super dich in dem neuen Team zu sehen, hoffe das ihr eine erfolgreiche Saison fahrt.
Gruß aus Berlin
On The Picture is Klödi with a German National (TT Skin Suit)
not old t-Mobil or Schleck Brothers
Regards from Berlin
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Viel Erfolg für die neue Saison!
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Andreas, The best team mate you could dream of. I saw him with ullrich, alberto and now with Lance. Go for it.
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You are the best Andreas !!!
Come on man !!!
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Viel Glück 2010!
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One of the classiest and consistent riders you could possibly have. My inlaws in Germany have not always been proud of their cyclists or fans, but this guy is like a rock.
Ich wünsche dich eine erfolgreich Saison mit Lance, Herr Klöden. Alles Gute.
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Dear Andreas,
I have watched you race in the tour for many years now… I have seen you compete against Lance, and race as his teammate and support. I want to personally thank you for choosing team Radioshack, and adding your Enormous skill set to this fantastic team! You are one of the most powerful riders, and 1 of the best I have ever seen from your country. Besides Ulrich, and that young German, you are pry the best German racer I’ve ever seen,, I know you have what it takes to make a huge impact this year, & I wanna say, best of luck in training and the race, Ride Well! You have the support of hundreds of thousands of Americans, just so you know, WE SINCERELY APPRECIATE ALL YOU DO, & YOUR TREMENDOUS STRENGTH! Keep It Up! Best of luck! Sincerely, Erik H.
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We love you Andreas, team Radio Shack is the best and deserves the win!
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Wir lieben dich Andreas…. also nicht wirklich, du verstehst schon.
Du bleibst immer der beste, wir zwei Mädels werden immer hinter dir stehen alles Gute für die Saison 2010
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I’m very happy Andreas is with the team. watching him last year in the tour he deffinetly will stay with lance and support him no matter what. GO TEAM RADIO SHACK!
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Good luck for this season !
You are one of the best and strong rider.
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I’m so glad that you are on Team Radio Shack. I think you are a very strong rider and you are surrounded by a great team. Thanks for being on Team Radio Shack. Good Luck
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Andreas, I saw what happened last year and your revenge this year will be when you and Lance put the screws the ingrate Contador for his disgraceful act of selfishness. You busted your butt all the way up the mountain to lead him then he flies off without so much as a thank you brother. Watch what will happen, the Kazakhs will turn on him in a blink and when he needs them most, they will ride for Vino…Lol. I will sip a glass of wine for you when that happens. +:-)
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I, too, hope that you and Lance and Levi (and all of Team RadioShack) can put the screws to Alberto in the TdF. Go Team RadioShack!!
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Hey Andreas, Du hast noch immer viele Fans in Deutschland!!! Alles Gute jetzt für die Tour!! Liebe Grüße
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Fred hat Recht,ich bin einer deiner Fans.Halt die Ohren steif,gruß aus Deutschland
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Klodi is probably the most unselfish rider in the Peloton. It was impressive how he set the pace for Lance, Levi, and Contador in the big mountians last year. I enjoyed watching his expression after he destroyed the peloton in an early stage and looked back to Lance and Levi for advice on how to react to Contador’s unplanned attack. It was also sad when he was held back to pace teamates when they were dropped. After putting 36 seconds into Lance in the stage 18 time trial I was yellng at my TV when he reassummed his role and helped Lance limit his losses up the final climbs in stages 19 and 20. If Lance or Levi find a seat on the podium this year, I expect Klodi will have played a big role their sucess. It’s a shame the peloton let Oscar Pereiro go in 2006.
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