Jan Ullrich: At 51 still ready for the Tour de France?

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Ullrich again on the tour? "Depends on the training"

Jan Ullrich, who won the Tour de France in 1997, also shows interest in participating in the prestigious cycling event at the age of 51 if the circumstances allow it. In a current interview, he expressed that the possibility of returning depends heavily on his training. He emphasized that he would be able to physically back to a competitive level, provided that he could focus on training.

Ullrich explained that an intensive training workload of around 25,000 to 30,000 kilometers a year was required to get back into shape. This distance is a significant, but feasible requirement for a former professional cyclist, unless there are any other obligations. This indicates the potential that Ullrich could venture back to the racing business despite his current status as a hobby driver.

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The 1997 tour winner is aware that he currently does not have the necessary fitness to take part in a stage of the Tour de France. His honest assessment of his current physical condition reflects the respect he has for the sporting requirements of the tour. Rising on the bike and participating in competitions would not only require intensive training, but also a comprehensive mental and physical preparation.

The discussion about Ullrich's possible return to the Tour de France also raises questions about the changes in cycling and the place of the former stars in the current competition. Many sports experts and cycling fans observe these developments with great interest and wonder whether street legends like Ullrich may bring new impulses and inspiration into sport.

In recent years, sports psychological and physiological progress have revolutionized the training methods, which could be a challenge and an opportunity for Ullrich. With the right prerequisites and a clear training plan, a return to cycling, at least hypothetically, does not seem to be excluded.