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Sanremo, Italy, March 17, 2013 (AFP) - Gerald Ciolek of Germany, riding for South African team MTN-Qhueka, won the first cycling classic of the season, the Milan-Sanremo, triumphing in a race curtailed by heavy snow. The poor conditions forced the event to be temporarily halted after 117km. Organizers elected to restart the race for the final 126.5km from Cogoleto, meaning … [Read more...]
by Justin DAVIS MILAN, March 14, 2013 (AFP) - Slovakian Peter Sagan will be among the big names to watch when Milan-SanRemo kicks off the season of major cycling classics this weekend. Although only 23 years old, Sagan is already regarded as one of cycling's next big stars and could take his stock further with a maiden, historic history in "La Primavera" on Sunday. The … [Read more...]
Team MTN-Qhubeka is pleased to announce the signing of Gerald Ciolek. The German is the latest rider to join the team after Jay Thomson and Ignatas Konovalovas. Ciolek though only 25, has already had an accomplished career, which includes being a former under 23 World Road Champion and a stage winner in the Vuelta a España. He has also been second twice in the Tour de France, once on the … [Read more...]
MILRAM sprinter uses fourth-place finish to reach the top of the points ranking MILRAM's Gerald Ciolek continues to be successful at the four-day Circuit Franco-Belge (September 30 – October 3 / UCI 2.1). After a puncture and a crash in the last lap of the circuit course couldn't hold up the speedy German, Ciolek sprinted to fourth place in the hectic finale. The victory on the second … [Read more...]
Captain Gerald Ciolek leds the squad at the traditional stage race Captain Gerald Ciolek will lead Team MILRAM as of this coming Thursday in the four-day stage race Circuit Franco-Belge (September 30 – October 3 / UCI 2.1). He will be supported by a strong team. In addition to Ciolek, Directeur Sportif Servais Knaven will look to Wim de Vocht, Markus Eichler, Thomas Fothen, Artur Gajek … [Read more...]
Team QUICK STEP is pleased to announce it reached an agreement with German rider Gerald Ciolek for him to be part of the team for the 2011 season, with a further option for the 2012 season. “Ciolek’s arrival, as well as the return of Chicchi, represent a major point of strength for our team, especially where sprints are concerned - said Team Manager Patrick Lefevere-. And not just that: … [Read more...]
Sprinter wins Bayern Rundfahrt queen stage after perfect team preparations Dortmund, 28. Mai 2010. MILRAM captain Gerald Ciolek has won his first season victory on the queen stage of the Internationalen Bayern Rundfahrt (May 26-30 / UCI 2.HC). He won the sprint of the third stage after perfect set-up work by his team, out of a 30-man strong lead group. Second and third places after 177.3 … [Read more...]
Captain Gerald Ciolek leads MILRAM squad in Batavus ProRace in the Netherlands on Wednesday Dortmund, 11. May 2010. Team MILRAM is satisfied with its strong performances in the start of the Giro d'Italia 2010. Team manager Gerry van Gerwen drew a positive balance after the first three race days in his homeland, the Netherlands. The German ProTour team is successful in nearly all the … [Read more...]
Dortmund, 5. May 2010. MILRAM captain Gerald Ciolek has made an impressive return to the international cycling scene at the opener of the 56th edition of the French stage race 4 Jours de Dunkerque (May 5-9 / UCI 2.HC). The 23-year-old took advantage of the long and hard preparation work by his teammates and sprinted to second place in the first stage of the race in northern France. The winner … [Read more...]
MILRAM captain Ciolek to be out about two months after shoulder surgery Dortmund, 10. February 2010. MILRAM newcomer Roger Kluge once again showed his strong condition with another Top Ten finish in the fourth stage of the Tour of Qatar (February 7-12 / UCI 2.1). In the mass sprint after 146 kilometers from The Pearl to Al Khor Corniche, the 24-year old finished sixth and defended his best … [Read more...]