Georg Zimmermann: German champion and ready for the Tour de France!

Georg Zimmermann: German champion and ready for the Tour de France!

Georg Zimmermann, the 27-year-old professional cyclist from Augsburg, made history on June 30, 2025 by becoming German road cycling champion in Linden. For Zimmermann, this victory not only represents the first title of his career, but also brings him closer to achieving further ambitious goals. In a thrilling race over 198 kilometers, in which a leading group of favorites such as Emanuel Buchmann and Maximilian Schachmann were already fighting for victory, Zimmermann was able to fight back despite a puncture and prevail on the home straight. In an exciting finish sprint he won against Felix Engelhardt, as Augsburg-Journal reports.

“It was anything but inevitable,” said Zimmermann after the race, “but I’m really happy about this title.” Now that he has achieved 33 percent of his sporting goals, he is optimistic about the future: In addition to the German championship, he also aims to win a Tour de France stage and take part in the Olympic Games. For Zimmermann, the championship jersey is a big symbol that will not only bring him more attention, but also represents a symbolic challenge.

The Tour de France at a glance

Zimmermann will compete in the upcoming Tour de France with the coveted championship jersey. In his assessment of this challenge, he emphasizes that although the title has great symbolic value, it does not reduce the actual difficulty of a race like the Tour. “The team has to work well together and the competition is strong,” he points out. With his victory, he will now receive more public attention and many interviews and inquiries are guaranteed.

The Tour de France, one of the largest cycling races in the world, has produced many German cyclists in the past. Over the years, Germany has had several successes in this competition. From overall victories to stage victories to jerseys in various classifications - for example through greats like Jan Ullrich, who won the overall classification in 1997, or Marcel Kittel, who caused a sensation in stages, Germany has made a strong name for itself in cycling history, as Wikipedia summarizes.

The day after his triumph, Zimmermann thinks about what he will do next. “Celebrations are allowed, but the break won’t last long,” he announces. After all, he still has 66 percent of his goals that he wants to achieve. The pressure is there, but also the motivation and the will to go further. In the coming weeks he will work on further optimizing his form and preparing himself as best as possible for the challenges ahead.

The cycling world is now looking forward to Georg Zimmermann, who will start the Tour de France with fresh strength and the new championship jersey. His journey has just begun and fans can hope for more exciting racing.