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| Wiley |
Posted on 03-04-2012 22:59
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This is my first team story in a while so please comment to help, critisise, or just generally
Game Info;
PCM.Daily2012 DB (slightly edited)
Random Potential
Races Hard
Team History;
The original german team began in 1988, but when Telekom joined in 1991 things reallu began. The team dominated the German NC from 1993 to 2004. Bjarne Riijs won the TDF in 1996, with Ullrich in 2nd. They then reversed this in 1997 as Ullrich won, with Riijs supporting. Ullrich won the '98 Vuelta. Ullrich and Kloden continued to get GT podiums, as did Vinokourov when he joined.
The team changed name in 2004 to T-Mobile more GT podiums followed, as did Vinokourovs L-B-L win. In 2006 Ullrich and Sevilla were convicted of doping, and in early 2007 many former riders admited to using EPO.
Bob Stapelton joined as Manager, before reforming the team as Highroad just before the TDF in 2007.
Now T-Mobile return to prove they can win without doping, and to help clean up the peloton.
Sponsor Goals;
Team Ethos;
Promote German Cyclists
Promote European Youth Cyclists
Long-Term Objectives;
German Winner of the TDF in 3 years
German Winner of an Ardennes Classic in 3 years
Germn Road Race WC in 3 years
Pro-Tour Promotion in 1 year
No.1 Ranked Rider in 2 years
Edited by Wiley on 21-04-2012 23:06
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| Wiley |
Posted on 03-04-2012 22:59
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Team Roster;
Leaders - Kloden, Gerdemann, Voigt, Martin and Martens
Keep an eye on - Fothen, Frank, Knees and Grabsch
Future Greats - Fuchs, Zabel, Slik
General Manager - Wiley
Director Sportif's - Ronny Lauke, Rolf Aldag, Jens Zemmeke
Head Dr. - Helge Riepenhof M.D.
Trainers - Erik Zabel, Ralf Grabsch, Sebastian Weber
Head Mechanic - Lars Teutenberg
Edited by Wiley on 21-04-2012 21:47
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| Wiley |
Posted on 03-04-2012 22:59
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Schedule;
January - Tour de San Luis (Arg 7stages)
February - Volat ao Algarve (Por 5stages)
- GP dell'Insurbia-Lugano
- GP di Lugano
March - Giro del Friuli (Ita)
- Vuelta a la Region de Murcia (Esp 3stages)
- Strade Bianchi (Ita)
Results;
Tour de San Luis - 1st Stage 2 (P.Martens) - 3rd Stage 2 (M.Frank) - 1st Stage 4 (J.Voigt) - 3rd Stage 4 (M.Burghardt) - 1st Stage 4 (P.Martens) - 2nd Stage 5 (P. Martens) - 1st GC (P.Martens) - 1st Team
Volta ao Algarve - 1st Stage 2 (C.Knees) - 1st Stage 5 (T.Martin) - 1st GC (C.Knees) - 1st Team
GP dell'Insurbia - 1st (S.Schumacher)
GP di Lugano - 1st (T.Martin)
Edited by Wiley on 21-04-2012 18:40
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| Wiley |
Posted on 04-04-2012 13:30
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Leaders
Andreas Kloden
He began his carrer with T-Mobile and now returns as undisputed leader. His class will bring us big victories.
Tony Martin
The World ITT champion moves following the collapse of HTC-Highroad. Of course his target is to defend the jersey in September, but he'll be on the podium long before then.
Linus Gerdemann
He was part of the team back in '07. Linus is strong enough to lead in his own right, but can also support Andreas.
Jens Voigt
He just keeps on going. Jens will have a free role at the team, attacking everywhere. Not good enough to lead a big race, the small tours are his domain.
Paul Martens
Paul can ride hills as good as anyone on the team, if not better. The punchy Paul will be up there on those tough one-day events
Theres a brief introduction to our main leaders. Strength is key to T-Mobile and they've got it. Small tours are clearly an aim. The rest of the team will be announced shortly in the official presentation, so keep an eye out.
Edited by Wiley on 21-04-2012 18:40
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| Wiley |
Posted on 04-04-2012 14:43
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Welcome and January Preview
Hello, i'm Wiley and the new GM of T-Mobile.
It's great to be involved in such an exciting project.
The team has been riding together around Berlin for a few days, getting to know each other.
The team was presented in Berlin in early December, and there has been a lot of buzz since.
Our goals for the season are listed above, as is the full team.
Throughout the year you'll get to know the team and riders in more detail. Each month you'll get an interview or blog with a different rider or two.
Always feel free to ask questions or comment.
Our first race will be the Tour Down Under, and we'll see you there!!
Edited by Wiley on 21-04-2012 21:47
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| Ste117 |
Posted on 04-04-2012 14:54
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Nice team 
GL with this, I had Eckman and Brandle in my custom team on PCM10, I also have Zabel in my team whether I create a custom team on 11, really good rider
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| Sondergaard |
Posted on 04-04-2012 15:27
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Good story, looking forward to follow your project  |
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| Omt78 |
Posted on 06-04-2012 09:54
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Fanatstic! I am really lokking forward towards this one!
Should be Super Cool!
T-Mobile is abck! |
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| Batista15 |
Posted on 06-04-2012 11:25
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Quite interesting idea, I like it! Looking forward to see Zabel in a few years Good luck Wiley. |
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| nixgud |
Posted on 06-04-2012 11:42
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Which Jersey you will use...may upload it?! |
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| sam1196 |
Posted on 06-04-2012 13:50
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Nice team. Though I hoped for Ullrichs comeback
VINO VINO VINO VINO VINO VINO VINO VINO VINO
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 06-04-2012 14:42
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If Ulrich was to comeback, he had to ride in a scooter.  |
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| sam1196 |
Posted on 06-04-2012 14:43
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Hehe i never said a comeback as a cyclist Maybe team director?
VINO VINO VINO VINO VINO VINO VINO VINO VINO
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| Neillster |
Posted on 06-04-2012 15:18
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Interesting idea There is certainly plenty that you can do to this squad in the future (i.e. bring in cobbles riders and sprinters) |
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| baia |
Posted on 06-04-2012 15:48
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FreitasPCM wrote:
If Ulrich was to comeback, he had to ride in a scooter.
Good luck.
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| Wiley |
Posted on 07-04-2012 18:00
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I've had ideas about Ullrich, keep an eye out 
The jersey is the custom sponsor one, you'll see it in action soon.
First race will be up very soon
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| sam1196 |
Posted on 07-04-2012 18:03
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I can't wait
VINO VINO VINO VINO VINO VINO VINO VINO VINO
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 08-04-2012 13:19
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My favorite team. |
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| Wiley |
Posted on 08-04-2012 17:52
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News Update
18/1
T-Mobile Snubbed by UCI
T-Mobile were passed over for a wildcard to the Santos Tour Down Under. The new German outfit will have to wait to hit the UWT as Aqua&Sapone, Androni, Cofidis and UHC all get the nod.
The UCI sited T-Mobiles lack of sprinter as the reason for the exclusion, despite a world champion and several overall possibilities.
So the UCI announced the 4 wildcards for the TDU an we werent selected. Ok this hurts, but were still going to San Luis with high hopes. Our next UWT goal will probably be the Ardennes Classics in April.
In other news, the squad was training well for the first parrt of January, and the 8 riders flew out to Argentina yesterday.
See you there
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| Wiley |
Posted on 08-04-2012 18:12
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Tour de San Luis
7 days that open the UCI America Tour for 2012, and begin the T-Mobile season. The warm climate of Argentina will be a nice to start to the year. The rolling route will give the team a good chance at an overall victory.
Team; Martens takes the role as leader, aiming for the GC. He will have strong lieutenants in Voigt, Fothen and Frank. Burghardt has a free role on the flats. Zabel, Lander and Nerz will be gaining experience, relaying and water fetching.
Stage 1
Lander and Zabel took it in turns to try an latch onto the break, but every one was brought back swiftly by 1t4i. Lander took the early KoM sprint, and the jersey. Voigt then tried to get away, but with little sucess.
Burghardt finally managed to get free, dragging Boev(Iterea-Katusha) with him. The two built a 5'20 lead before 1t4i started pulling it back.
1t4i were in control of the chase, and the sprint. Degenkolb lead-out Kittel to a clear victory.
1st Kittel(1t4i) 2nd Guardini(FarneseVini) 3rd Richeze(Nippo)
Stage 2
It took time for the break to form, as Nerz sat on the front, making sure only a few got away. 3 were allowed clear, Kaupas(Dff) Kosyakav(Itr) and Chacon(Andalucia).
Kaupas took all the KoM and IS points of the day.
With over 60km to go Javier Moreno(Mov) tried a move, going 30" clear. He was pulled back by Nerz with 32Km to go.
T-Mobile moved to the front as the road went upwards.
The final climb was 4.7km with a 7%avg.
Martens attacked with 3.8km to go, and pulled easily away.
He won solo, by just under 2minutes ahead of Vicioso and Frank.
1st Martens(TMC) 2nd Vicioso(katusha)@1'50 3rd Frank(TMC)
Stage 3
A day for the sprinters and 1t4i were all over it. The break consisted of Zeilinskil(CCC) Gardyen(CSS) Avery(CSS) and Trussov(RusVelo).
We tried a late move with Burghardt but to no avail.
Kittel sowed up a second sprint, with Richeze beating Guardini for 2nd
1st Kittel 2nd Richeze 3rd Guardini
Stage 4
An 18km TT would move the GC around, and give us a second shot at a stage win.
Voigt was the day favorite, and delivered the best time.
Martens matched the better TT'er of Vicioso.
1st Voigt(TMC) 2nd Castroveijo(Mov)@6" 3rd Burghardt(TMC)@22"
Stage 5
It took 30km for a break to get away. Lietear(Topsport) McCarty(Spidertech) White(UHC) Mancuso(Androni) forme it. Lietear took the first KoM and the second IS, while IS1 was won by Mancuso.
Nerz, Zabeland Lander worked hard to pull back the break, catching them just at the base of the final climb.
The final climb is 8.4km at 7% average.
T-Mobile pushed the pace, before Martens launched his attack with 4km to go.
Vicioso countered with 2km to go.
Martens went away solo to win, with Vicioso second and Huget third.
1st Martens 2nd Vicioso@49" 3rd Huget(1t4i) 5th Fothen@1'04
Stage 6
The days toughest stage over 2 big climbs.
A large break went away, formed around Doi(1t4i) Bertolini(Farnese) and Jerome(Europcar).
Partridge(Endura) took the first KoM, Lavarde(Colombia) won the 2nd KoM and the first IS before Jerome won the second IS.
Katusha forced the pace today, trying to put Martens under pressure.
T-Mobile came to the fore on the final ascent, spliting the race apart.
Katusha could keep up, and soon it was a 3vs3.
Vicioso launched his sprint too early, as Voganov and Martens shot past.
Vorganov held on to win.
1st Vorganov(Katusha) 2nd Martens 3rd Vicioso@9"
Stage 7
The final day around San Luis. Lander got into the days break of 13.
1t4i and Nippo took control to give their sprinters the best chance possible.
Lander attacked with 10km to go, trying to spoil to day. He went all the way to 1km.
Kittel came through to win comfortably.
1st Kittel 2nd Vicioso 3rd Gardeyn(Champion) 9th Zabel
Final Standings
Martens 26h17'53
Vicioso 2'44
Vorganov 4'03
Frank 4'23
Fothen 4'24
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6th Voigt 5'00
14th Burghardt 10'58
28th Nerz 14'23
42nd Lander 17'38
43rd Zabel 17'43
KoM; Vicioso 40pts
Points; Vicioso 118pts
Young; Quintana
Team; T-Mobile
Edited by Wiley on 11-04-2012 12:56
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