Andre Greipel
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André Greipel is a German
professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam .
He currently lives in Hürth
, close to Cologne in Germany. After his win of the 2008 Tour Down Under, he was named the "Gorilla" by various sports media, however is more commonly referred to as grapefruit because of his abnormally large head.
In 2008 he won his first Grand Tour stage in the Giro d'Italia
and his first major tour, the Tour Down Under
.
In the 2009 Vuelta a España
, Greipel competed as Columbia – HTC's top sprinter benefiting from flat stages and the Columbia lead-out team, he won Stages 4, 5, 16, and 21 after group sprints. He also won the prestigious "Green Jersey" Points Classification. Greipel finished the 2009 season with an impressive 20 wins, second in victories only to his teammate Mark Cavendish
.
In 2010 he won his second Giro d'Italia stage and won the Tour Down Under for the second time.
In 2011 he won his first stage at the 2011 Tour de France
on stage 10 inching out his biggest rival and former teammate Mark Cavendish.
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam .
He currently lives in Hürth
Hürth
Hürth is a town in the Rhein-Erft-Kreis, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Hürth shares borders with the city of Cologne.-Geography:Hürth is situated about 9 km to the southwest of Cologne city centre, at the northeastern slope of the natural preserve Kottenforst-Ville.The town, consisting of...
, close to Cologne in Germany. After his win of the 2008 Tour Down Under, he was named the "Gorilla" by various sports media, however is more commonly referred to as grapefruit because of his abnormally large head.
In 2008 he won his first Grand Tour stage in the Giro d'Italia
2008 Giro d'Italia
The 2008 Giro d'Italia was the 91st running of the Giro d'Italia, one of cycling's Grand Tours. It began in Palermo on 10 May and ended in Milan on 1 June. Twenty-two teams entered the race, which was won by Spaniard Alberto Contador of the cycling team...
and his first major tour, the Tour Down Under
2008 Tour Down Under
The 2008 Tour Down Under was the 10th edition of the Tour Down Under cycling stage race, taking place from 22 to 27 January around Adelaide, Australia. The Tour Down Under was the first race outside of Europe to be given ProTour status by the UCI....
.
In the 2009 Vuelta a España
2009 Vuelta a España
The 2009 Vuelta a España was the 64th Vuelta a España. The event took place from 29 August to 20 September 2009. For only the second time in the race's history, it began away from Spanish soil, with the race not in fact reaching Spain until Stage 5....
, Greipel competed as Columbia – HTC's top sprinter benefiting from flat stages and the Columbia lead-out team, he won Stages 4, 5, 16, and 21 after group sprints. He also won the prestigious "Green Jersey" Points Classification. Greipel finished the 2009 season with an impressive 20 wins, second in victories only to his teammate Mark Cavendish
Mark Cavendish
Mark Cavendish MBE is a Manx professional road racing cyclist who rides for UCI ProTeam until the end of this season when the team is dissolved. He will join Team Sky at the start of the 2012 season...
.
In 2010 he won his second Giro d'Italia stage and won the Tour Down Under for the second time.
In 2011 he won his first stage at the 2011 Tour de France
2011 Tour de France
-Pre-race favourites:2010 winner Alberto Contador was suspended from cycling during a doping investigation from September 2010 to February 2011, during which time 2010 runner-up Andy Schleck was regarded as the favourite. When the suspension was lifted, Contador declared his desire to compete in...
on stage 10 inching out his biggest rival and former teammate Mark Cavendish.
Career highlights
2001- 2nd Giessen
2002
- 3rd Augsburg
2003
- 1st U-23 GP Waregem
- 1st Stage 2 U-23 Thüringen-Rundfahrt
- 1st Stage 1 U-23 Berliner Rundfahrt
2004
- 1st Stage 3 Tour du Loir-Et-Cher
- 1st Stage 1 U-23 Thüringen-Rundfahrt
- 1st Prologue GP Tell
- 1st Stage 4b GP Tell
- 3rd National U-23 Cyclo-Cross Championship
2005
- 1st Stage 6 Post Danmark Rundt
- 1st Gladbeck
- 1st Stadtlohn
- 3rd Braunschweig
2006
- 1st Stage 1 Rheinland-Pfalz Rundfahrt
- 1st Stage 4 Rheinland-Pfalz Rundfahrt
- 1st Stage 1 Cologne Classic
- 1st Stage 2 Cologne Classic
- 3rd Sinzig
2007
- 1st Stage 1 Sachsen TourSachsen TourThe Sachsen Tour is a multi-stage road bicycle race held in the region of Saxony, Germany. It was first held in 1985 and since 2005 it has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour. Between 1985 and 1995 it was an amateur race....
- 1st Stage 2 Sachsen TourSachsen TourThe Sachsen Tour is a multi-stage road bicycle race held in the region of Saxony, Germany. It was first held in 1985 and since 2005 it has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour. Between 1985 and 1995 it was an amateur race....
2008
- 1st Down Under ClassicDown Under ClassicThe Cancer Council Helpline Classic, also known as the Down Under Classic, is a single day road cycling race held in Adelaide, Australia, which is the official warm-up for the Tour Down Under. The race exists of only a men's competition and has been held since 2006.-Past winners:-References:*...
- 1st Overall, Tour Down Under
2008 Tour Down UnderThe 2008 Tour Down Under was the 10th edition of the Tour Down Under cycling stage race, taking place from 22 to 27 January around Adelaide, Australia. The Tour Down Under was the first race outside of Europe to be given ProTour status by the UCI....
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- 1st Stage 4
- 1st Stage 5
- 1st Stage 6
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Points Classification
- 1st Stage 17 Giro d'Italia2008 Giro d'ItaliaThe 2008 Giro d'Italia was the 91st running of the Giro d'Italia, one of cycling's Grand Tours. It began in Palermo on 10 May and ended in Milan on 1 June. Twenty-two teams entered the race, which was won by Spaniard Alberto Contador of the cycling team...
- 1st Stage 4 Tour of AustriaÖsterreich RundfahrtThe Tour of Austria is a stage cycling race held in Austria. From 1949 to 1995 it was a race for amateur cyclists, turning into a professional event in 1996. In 2005 and 2006 it was organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour, becoming a 2.HC event in 2007. Since 2005 it has usually been held...
- 1st Stage 4 Deutschland TourDeutschland TourThe Deutschland Tour was the most important multi-stage road bicycle race in Germany. Initially the race was held in May/June. Since 2005 it is part of the UCI ProTour and has been moved to August...
- 1st Münsterland GiroMünsterland GiroThe Münsterland Giro is a cycling race annually held in Münsterland, Germany. It was first held in 2006 as a 1.2 race of the UCI Europe Tour, becoming a 1.1 race in 2007.- Winners :-External links:*...
2009
- 1st Stage 4 Vuelta a España2009 Vuelta a EspañaThe 2009 Vuelta a España was the 64th Vuelta a España. The event took place from 29 August to 20 September 2009. For only the second time in the race's history, it began away from Spanish soil, with the race not in fact reaching Spain until Stage 5....
- 1st Stage 5 Vuelta a España2009 Vuelta a EspañaThe 2009 Vuelta a España was the 64th Vuelta a España. The event took place from 29 August to 20 September 2009. For only the second time in the race's history, it began away from Spanish soil, with the race not in fact reaching Spain until Stage 5....
- 1st Stage 16 Vuelta a España2009 Vuelta a EspañaThe 2009 Vuelta a España was the 64th Vuelta a España. The event took place from 29 August to 20 September 2009. For only the second time in the race's history, it began away from Spanish soil, with the race not in fact reaching Spain until Stage 5....
- 1st Stage 21 Vuelta a España2009 Vuelta a EspañaThe 2009 Vuelta a España was the 64th Vuelta a España. The event took place from 29 August to 20 September 2009. For only the second time in the race's history, it began away from Spanish soil, with the race not in fact reaching Spain until Stage 5....
- 1st Points ClassificationPoints classificationThe points classification is a secondary award category in road bicycle racing. Points are given for high finishes and, in some cases, for winning intermediate sprints. The points classification is the top prize for many cycling sprinters and therefore is often known as the Sprint Classification;...
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- 1st Stage 7 Tour de Pologne2009 Tour de PologneThe 2009 Tour de Pologne was the 66th running of the Tour de Pologne, in the 81st year since the first edition. The event was part of both the 2009 UCI ProTour and the inaugural World Calendar, and ran from 2–8 August, starting in Warsaw and finishing in Kraków.After four stages that were...
- 1st Stage 1 Tour Down Under2009 Tour Down UnderThe 2009 Tour Down Under was the 11th edition of the Tour Down Under cycling stage race, taking place over 20 –25 January around Adelaide, Australia...
- 1st Stage 6 Four Days of DunkirkFour Days of DunkirkThe Four Days of Dunkirk is road bicycle race around the Nord-Pas de Calais region of northern France. Confusingly, since the addition of an individual time trial in 1963, the race has usually been held over a 5 or 6 day period. Since 2005, the race is organised as a 2.HC event on the UCI Europe...
- 1st Stage 1 Bayern-RundfahrtBayern-RundfahrtThe International Bayern Rundfahrt is a stage race cycling race held each year in Bavaria, Germany. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 2.HC event on the UCI Europe Tour.The race was held as an amateur race between 1980 and 1988.- Winners :...
- 1st Stage 3 Bayern-RundfahrtBayern-RundfahrtThe International Bayern Rundfahrt is a stage race cycling race held each year in Bavaria, Germany. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 2.HC event on the UCI Europe Tour.The race was held as an amateur race between 1980 and 1988.- Winners :...
- 1st Stage 5 Bayern-RundfahrtBayern-RundfahrtThe International Bayern Rundfahrt is a stage race cycling race held each year in Bavaria, Germany. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 2.HC event on the UCI Europe Tour.The race was held as an amateur race between 1980 and 1988.- Winners :...
- 1st Neuseen ClassicsNeuseen ClassicsThe Neuseen Classics - Rund um die Braunkohle is a single-day road bicycle race held annually in Leipzig, Germany. Since 2005 it has been part of the UCI Europe Tour, being organised as 1.1 race since 2007.- Winners :...
- 1st Philadelphia International ChampionshipPhiladelphia International ChampionshipThe Philadelphia International Championship is an annual bicycle race held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is described as "America's top international cycling classic, and one of the richest and most prestigious one day races outside of Europe." It is one of the longest single-day races in the...
- 1st Stage 2 Ster ElektrotoerSter ElektrotoerThe Ster ZLM Toer is a stage race cycling race, held in the Netherlands as 2.1 race on the UCI Europe Tour. The race started in 1987 as an amateur race, and became a race for professional cyclists in 1996.-Name of the race:...
- 1st Stage 3 Ster ElektrotoerSter ElektrotoerThe Ster ZLM Toer is a stage race cycling race, held in the Netherlands as 2.1 race on the UCI Europe Tour. The race started in 1987 as an amateur race, and became a race for professional cyclists in 1996.-Name of the race:...
- 1st Stage 5 Ster ElektrotoerSter ElektrotoerThe Ster ZLM Toer is a stage race cycling race, held in the Netherlands as 2.1 race on the UCI Europe Tour. The race started in 1987 as an amateur race, and became a race for professional cyclists in 1996.-Name of the race:...
- 1st Stage 1 Tour of AustriaÖsterreich RundfahrtThe Tour of Austria is a stage cycling race held in Austria. From 1949 to 1995 it was a race for amateur cyclists, turning into a professional event in 1996. In 2005 and 2006 it was organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour, becoming a 2.HC event in 2007. Since 2005 it has usually been held...
- 1st Stage 6 Tour of AustriaÖsterreich RundfahrtThe Tour of Austria is a stage cycling race held in Austria. From 1949 to 1995 it was a race for amateur cyclists, turning into a professional event in 1996. In 2005 and 2006 it was organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour, becoming a 2.HC event in 2007. Since 2005 it has usually been held...
- 1st Stage 8 Tour of AustriaÖsterreich RundfahrtThe Tour of Austria is a stage cycling race held in Austria. From 1949 to 1995 it was a race for amateur cyclists, turning into a professional event in 1996. In 2005 and 2006 it was organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour, becoming a 2.HC event in 2007. Since 2005 it has usually been held...
- 1st Stage 1 Sachsen TourSachsen TourThe Sachsen Tour is a multi-stage road bicycle race held in the region of Saxony, Germany. It was first held in 1985 and since 2005 it has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour. Between 1985 and 1995 it was an amateur race....
2010
- 1st Stage 18 Giro d'Italia2010 Giro d'ItaliaThe 2010 Giro d'Italia was the 93rd edition of the Giro d'Italia, one of cycling's Grand Tours. The Giro started off in Amsterdam on 8 May and stayed in the Netherlands for three stages, before leaving the country...
- 1st Stage 5 Vuelta a MallorcaVuelta a MallorcaThe Challenge Vuelta Ciclista a Mallorca is a series of five professional one day road bicycle races held on the Spanish island of Mallorca in early February. The event is used as an early season preparatory event by many of the top teams in readiness for the bigger races later in the season...
- 1st Stage 2 Tour de Pologne2010 Tour de PologneThe 2010 Tour de Pologne was the 67th running of the Tour de Pologne, in the 82nd year since the first edition. The event was part of both the 2010 UCI ProTour and the World Calendar...
- 1st Stage 7 Tour de Pologne2010 Tour de PologneThe 2010 Tour de Pologne was the 67th running of the Tour de Pologne, in the 82nd year since the first edition. The event was part of both the 2010 UCI ProTour and the World Calendar...
- 1st Stage 2 Eneco Tour2010 Eneco TourThe 2010 Eneco Tour of Benelux was the sixth edition of the Eneco Tour of Benelux cycling stage race. It took place from 17 August to 24 August 2010 in the Benelux. Like the previous years, parts of the Netherlands and Belgium were covered. It was part of the UCI World Ranking...
- 1st Stage 6 Eneco Tour2010 Eneco TourThe 2010 Eneco Tour of Benelux was the sixth edition of the Eneco Tour of Benelux cycling stage race. It took place from 17 August to 24 August 2010 in the Benelux. Like the previous years, parts of the Netherlands and Belgium were covered. It was part of the UCI World Ranking...
- 1st Stage 1 Tour of Britain2010 Tour of BritainThe 2010 Tour of Britain was a UCI 2.1 category race of eight stages that was held from 11–18 September 2010. The race was the seventh edition of the latest version of the Tour of Britain and the 71st British tour in total. It formed part of the 2009–2010 UCI Europe Tour. The race began in Rochdale...
- 1st Stage 6 Tour of Britain2010 Tour of BritainThe 2010 Tour of Britain was a UCI 2.1 category race of eight stages that was held from 11–18 September 2010. The race was the seventh edition of the latest version of the Tour of Britain and the 71st British tour in total. It formed part of the 2009–2010 UCI Europe Tour. The race began in Rochdale...
- 1st Stage 8 Tour of Britain2010 Tour of BritainThe 2010 Tour of Britain was a UCI 2.1 category race of eight stages that was held from 11–18 September 2010. The race was the seventh edition of the latest version of the Tour of Britain and the 71st British tour in total. It formed part of the 2009–2010 UCI Europe Tour. The race began in Rochdale...
- 1st Overall Tour Down Under2010 Tour Down UnderThe 2010 Tour Down Under was the 12th edition of the Tour Down Under cycling stage race. It was held from 19 January to 24 January 2010, traveling from Clare to Adelaide in South Australia. It was the first event in the 2010 UCI World Calendar...
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- 1st Stage 4
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- 1st Stage 2 Volta ao Algarve2010 Volta ao AlgarveThe 2010 Volta ao Algarve was the 36th edition of the Volta ao Algarve cycling stage race. It was held from 17–21 February 2010, and was rated as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour...
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- 1st Stage 1 Tour of Turkey2010 Tour of TurkeyThe 2010 Tour of Turkey was the 46th edition of professional road bicycle racing Tour of Turkey.-Stages:-Stage 1: 11 April 2010: İstanbul , 5.8 km:-Stage 2: 12 April 2010: Kuşadası to Turgutreis, 181 km:...
(ITT) - 1st Stage 2 Tour of Turkey2010 Tour of TurkeyThe 2010 Tour of Turkey was the 46th edition of professional road bicycle racing Tour of Turkey.-Stages:-Stage 1: 11 April 2010: İstanbul , 5.8 km:-Stage 2: 12 April 2010: Kuşadası to Turgutreis, 181 km:...
- 1st Stage 5 Tour of Turkey2010 Tour of TurkeyThe 2010 Tour of Turkey was the 46th edition of professional road bicycle racing Tour of Turkey.-Stages:-Stage 1: 11 April 2010: İstanbul , 5.8 km:-Stage 2: 12 April 2010: Kuşadası to Turgutreis, 181 km:...
- 1st Stage 6 Tour of Turkey2010 Tour of TurkeyThe 2010 Tour of Turkey was the 46th edition of professional road bicycle racing Tour of Turkey.-Stages:-Stage 1: 11 April 2010: İstanbul , 5.8 km:-Stage 2: 12 April 2010: Kuşadası to Turgutreis, 181 km:...
- 1st Stage 8 Tour of Turkey2010 Tour of TurkeyThe 2010 Tour of Turkey was the 46th edition of professional road bicycle racing Tour of Turkey.-Stages:-Stage 1: 11 April 2010: İstanbul , 5.8 km:-Stage 2: 12 April 2010: Kuşadası to Turgutreis, 181 km:...
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- 1st Stage 1 Tour of Austria
- 1st Stage 6 Tour of Austria
- 1st Points classification
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- 3rd Vattenfall Cyclassics2010 Vattenfall CyclassicsThe 2010 Vattenfall Cyclassics was a one day road race, which is part of the 2010 UCI ProTour, it took place on 15 August 2010. The race covered a total of and took place in Hamburg, Germany.-Teams:...
2011
- 1st Stage 10 Tour de France2011 Tour de France-Pre-race favourites:2010 winner Alberto Contador was suspended from cycling during a doping investigation from September 2010 to February 2011, during which time 2010 runner-up Andy Schleck was regarded as the favourite. When the suspension was lifted, Contador declared his desire to compete in...
- 1st Stage 4 Volta ao AlgarveVolta ao AlgarveThe Volta ao Algarve is a road bicycle racing stage race held annually in the Algarve, Portugal. Since 2005, it has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour. Due to its early February position in the European calendar, it is used by many riders to prepare for the Spring...
- 1st Stage 1 Three Days of De PanneThree Days of De PanneThe Three Days of De Panne is a mid-week, three-day stage race before the Ronde van Vlaanderen in De Panne in West Flanders, Belgium. It is rated 2.HC by the UCI and is part of the UCI Europe Tour.- Winners :...
- 1st Stage 6 Tour of Turkey2011 Tour of TurkeyThe 2011 Tour of Turkey is the 47th edition of the Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey cycling stage race. It is being held from 24 April–1 May 2011, and is rated as a 2.HC event on the UCI Europe Tour. The last edition was won by 's rider Giovanni Visconti...
- 1st Stage 2 Tour of BelgiumTour of BelgiumThe Tour of Belgium is a four-day bicycle race which is held annually in Belgium.It was held annually between 1908 and 1981, except during both world wars. Between 1982 and 1990 several of races were not organised and none at all during the decade 1991 to 2001...
- 1st Stage 5 Tour of BelgiumTour of BelgiumThe Tour of Belgium is a four-day bicycle race which is held annually in Belgium.It was held annually between 1908 and 1981, except during both world wars. Between 1982 and 1990 several of races were not organised and none at all during the decade 1991 to 2001...
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- 1st Stage 1 Eneco Tour
- 1st Stage 2 Eneco Tour
- 3rd Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne2011 Kuurne–Brussels–KuurneThe 2011 Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne took place on 27 February 2011, a day after Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. It was the 64nd edition of the international classic Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne. The previous race was won by Bobbie Traksel, who rode for .-Results:...
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World Championships Road Race2010 UCI Road World Championships – Men's road raceThe Men's Individual Road Race of the 2010 UCI Road World Championships cycling event took place on 3 October in Melbourne and concluded in Geelong, Australia. Thor Hushovd claimed the World Championship in a sprint finish, to become the first Norwegian to win the World Championship road... - 4th Gent-Wevelgem2011 Gent–WevelgemThe 2011 Gent–Wevelgem was the 73rd running of the Gent–Wevelgem cycling race, held on 27 March 2011. 's Tom Boonen won the race in a sprint finish ahead of rider Daniele Bennati and Tyler Farrar of .- Teams :...