Frankfurt am Main

01-05-2009 15:47:49

Fabian Wegmann won the Eschborn-Frankfurt City Loop (1 May/UCI Category 1.HC) to crown the team's strong performance.   Eight kilometers before the finish line, he attacked out out of the leading group, followed only by last year's winner Karsten Kroon (Saxo Bank).  In the finale, after 190 kilometers through the Frankfurt area, Wegman beat his escape partner in a thrilling sprint.  Teammate Christian Knees topped off the German ProTour team's perfect performance by winning the sprint of the chase group and securing third place.

Fabian Wegmann:
„It was extremely difficult today, because everyone was watching us.  In the final circuit I went for it, attacked, and got away from the group.  I knew that I could only beat Karsten Kroon if I led going into the finale.  I am overjoyed that my plan worked.  With Christian Knees in third place we delivered a perfect performance today.“

Christian Knees:
„Because of the race situation I could concentrate on my chances of winning the race.  Plus we had another option with Fabian Wegmann, so we could bluff a little.  When Fabian attacked, I told him over the radio that he should go for it.  In the end I absolutely wanted a podium place for myself.  That is a huge success for me personally, not to mention what first and third places mean to our whole team.“