About
German cyclist who entered the international cycling spotlight when he won eight individual stages at the 2013 and 2014 Tours de France. He has been a prominent member of the Giant Shimano racing team.
Before fame
As an amateur, he rode with the Thuringer Energie Team from 2007 to 2010.
Trivia
He was a vocal critic of Lance Armstrong following the disgraced cyclist's doping scandal.
Family life
His father was also a cyclist.
Associated with
He and Belgium's Jan Bakelants both won individual stages at the 2013 Tour de France.
