Erik Zabel is a German former professional road bicycle racer who raced for most of his career with Team Telekom. With 152 professional wins and 211 wins in his career, he is considered by some to be one of the greatest German cyclists and cycling sprinters of all time. Zabel won a record nine points classifications in grands tours including the points classification in the Tour de France six consecutive years between 1996 and 2001 and the points classification in the Vuelta a España in 2002, 2003 and 2004. Zabel won the Milan–San Remo four times and numerous six-day track events. He was one of the few road cyclists of recent times who raced all year, including track cycling in winter. For season 2012 he joined Team Katusha as sprint coach. He previously held that same position with the HTC–Highroad team until their dissolution. Zabel admitted to doping from 1996 to 2003. He is the father of cyclist Rick Zabel.
Gerald Michael Ciolek is a German former professional road bicycle racer, who rode professionally between 2005 and 2016. He currently works as a directeur sportif for UCI Continental team Dauner–Akkon.
The 2011 Bayern Rundfahrt was the 32nd edition of the Bayern Rundfahrt, an annual cycling road race. Departing from Pfarrkirchen on 25 May, it concluded in Moosburg on 29 May. The 798.2 km long stage race was part of the 2010–11 UCI Europe Tour, and was rated as a 2.HC event. Geraint Thomas of Team Sky won the general classification, the first Briton to win the competition.
The 2012 Bayern Rundfahrt was the 33rd edition of the Bayern Rundfahrt, an annual cycling road race. Departing from Traunstein on 22 May, it concluded in Bamberg on 27 May. The 801.9 km long stage race was part of the 2012 UCI Europe Tour, and was rated as a 2.HC event. Michael Rogers of Team Sky was the eventual winner.
Hartmut Bölts is a German former racing cyclist. In 1985 he won the Hessen-Rundfahrt. He won the German National Road Race in 1988. He also competed in the team time trial event at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He is the brother of fellow former cyclist Udo Bölts.
The 1996 Bayern Rundfahrt was the 8th edition of the Bayern Rundfahrt cycle race and was held on 28 May to 2 June 1996. The race started in Rottach-Egern and finished in Burglengenfeld. The race was won by Uwe Peschel.
The 2008 Bayern Rundfahrt was the 29th edition of the Bayern Rundfahrt cycle race and was held on 28 May to 1 June 2008. The race started in Freyung and finished in Erlangen. The race was won by Christian Knees.
The 2009 Bayern Rundfahrt was the 30th edition of the Bayern Rundfahrt cycle race and was held on 27 May to 31 May 2009. The race started in Kelheim and finished in Gunzenhausen. The race was won by Linus Gerdemann.
The 2010 Bayern Rundfahrt was the 31st edition of the Bayern Rundfahrt cycle race and was held on 26 May to 30 May 2010. The race started in Erding and finished in Fürstenfeldbruck. The race was won by Maxime Monfort.
The 2002 Bayern Rundfahrt was the 14th edition of the Bayern Rundfahrt cycle race and was held on 22–26 May 2002. The race started in Füssen and finished in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz. The race was won by Michael Rich.
The 2003 Bayern Rundfahrt was the 15th edition of the Bayern Rundfahrt cycle race and was held on 21–25 May 2003. The race started in Grassau and finished in Höchstadt an der Aisch. The race was won by Michael Rich.
The 2007 Bayern Rundfahrt was the 28th edition of the Bayern Rundfahrt cycle race and was held on 30 May to 3 June 2007. The race started in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and finished in Fürth. The race was won by Stefan Schumacher.
The 2006 Bayern Rundfahrt was the 27th edition of the Bayern Rundfahrt cycle race and was held on 24 May to 28 May 2006. The race started in Gunzenhausen and finished in Cham. The race was won by José Alberto Martínez.
The 2005 Bayern Rundfahrt was the 26th edition of the Bayern Rundfahrt cycle race and was held on 25 May to 29 May 2005. The race started in Kempten and finished in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz. The race was won by Michael Rich.
The 2004 Bayern Rundfahrt was the 25th edition of the Bayern Rundfahrt cycle race and was held on 19 May to 23 May 2004. The race started in Selb and finished in Burghausen. The race was won by Jens Voigt.
The 2001 Bayern Rundfahrt was the 22nd edition of the Bayern Rundfahrt cycle race and was held on 23 May to 27 May 2001. The race started in Pfarrkirchen and finished in Forchheim. The race was won by Jens Voigt.
The 2000 Bayern Rundfahrt was the 21st edition of the Bayern Rundfahrt cycle race and was held on 17 May to 21 May 2000. The race started in Burghausen and finished in Neustadt an der Aisch. The race was won by Jens Voigt.
The 1999 Bayern Rundfahrt was the 20th edition of the Bayern Rundfahrt cycle race and was held on 20 May to 24 May 1999. The race started in Scheinfeld and finished in Oberstdorf. The race was won by Rolf Aldag.
The 1998 Bayern Rundfahrt was the 19th edition of the Bayern Rundfahrt cycle race and was held on 26 May to 31 May 1998. The race started in Lohr am Main and finished in Berchtesgaden. The race was won by Steffen Kjærgaard.
The 1997 Bayern Rundfahrt was the 18th edition of the Bayern Rundfahrt cycle race and was held on 27 May to 1 June 1997. The race started in Marktoberdorf and finished in Pfarrkirchen. The race was won by Christian Henn.
Jens Voigt (GER)
Alex Dowsett (GBR)
