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Jens Voigt Sets New Hour Record

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Jens VoigtJens Voigt has set a new Hour Record of 51.11k in front of 1,600 fans at the Velodrome Suisse, beating Ondrej Sosenka’s record of 49.7k which has stood since 2005.

 

Voigt comments: ‘I started as usual too fast, but that is just me I can’t control myself, and I realized that I was a second faster on the first lap than on the timetable so I tried to pace myself a little. But I was in good shape, just right. I am perfectly fit for this moment, I am in very good shape, and after 20 minutes I had gained one lap but I was still feeling in control. Then from 20-40 minutes I had a comfortable lead and I paced myself and was still gaining a little time. Then in the last 20 I sped up a little and gained another lap. The last 10 minutes were flat out – all-in.’

 

In 2014 the UCI unified the two previous classifications (Athlete’s Hour and Best Human Effort) into a single classification in line with regulations for current track pursuit bikes and Voigt was the first attempt under the new ruling.

 

Photo credit: Ulf Schiller schillerphoto.com

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Jens Voigt – New Wheels

Jens Voigt Trek Madone

Jens Voigt Trek MadoneWhen we reported  that the perennially popular Jens Voigt had made the decision not to retire at the end of the year (quelle surprise), but rather stay with the reformed/rebranded Trek, it came as no great shock. At the age of 41 Voigt is the oldest rider still competing professionally and despite reported offers from the likes of Team Sky, the logical place for his (possibly) final season always seemed to be Trek and given the very shiny and undeniably gorgeous Trek Madone he’ll be enjoying this cannot have been the toughest decision of his career. Whilst we look forward to watching the ever-flamboyant Jens Voigt through 2014, you can enjoy these pictures of the Madone (though maybe not as much as he’s going to enjoy riding it…)

 

Jens Voigt Trek Madone

Jens Voigt Trek Madone

Jens Voigt Trek Madone

Jens Voigt Trek Madone

Jens Voigt Trek Madone

 

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Jens Voigt Signs at Trek

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Jens VoigtDespite rumored offers from the likes of Team Sky and Saxo Bank, one of the most popular riders in the pro peloton, Jens Voigt, has announced that he is to stay put for one final (!?) season at RadioShack – or more correctly the reformed, rebranded Trek. The 41-year-old – the oldest rider still competing professionally – had initially indicated that 2013 would be his swansong year, but has now reached an agreement with Trek to ride for them through the 2014 season, much to the delight of fans who continue to enjoy the sheer style of one of the most interesting and flamboyant cyclists of the modern age.

 

‘I’m glad Trek and I got to an agreement for 2014,’ commented Voigt, ‘It’s been three crazy years for me on Trek, with a lot of highlights, and I’m happy that we can go on for another year… Looking at the young kids: I see the future. They are ready to spread their wings. But maybe I can close one more gap for them, or teach them something from my years of experience. I feel I still have some gas left in the tank, so I can’t wait for what’s coming!’

 

Commenting on the highly anticipated agreement Trek Vice-President Joe Vadeboncoeur said,  ‘There has seldom been a foot soldier like Jens Voigt; he is the ultimate hardman. He attacks, he works like a dog, he crashes – and he gets up and does it all again the next day… Trek is honored to have Jens finish his career here.’

 

It is still undecided as to which races Jens Voigt will compete in next year and Trek is still in the process of building its 2014 team roster, but further announcements are expected soon.