André Greipel brings cycling fever to Rerik-Seaside Ride starts!

André Greipel brings cycling fever to Rerik-Seaside Ride starts!

This weekend a very special event will take place in Rerik in the Rostock district: the Seaside Ride. This is organized by none other than André Greipel, the former cycling professional from Rostock. Who would have thought that the multi -award -winning bike star, the eleven stages of the Tour de France and also made the overall victory at the Tour Down Under, was so committed in his home country? [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/rostock/ex-radsport-greifel-orpel-orch-radsport-in-rerik ,Mvregiorostock-118.html) reports that Greipel not only caused a stir after his resignation in 2021, but also as the parent of two taughters and shines and In the meantime, vocational training as an office clerk completed.

The event attracts cycling enthusiasts from the region and starts on Friday. The highlights: bike tours on gravel bikes with routes between 55 and 100 kilometers, musical performances as well as relaxing offers such as sauna and cycling yoga. Question and question also await questions about the question with former cycling professionals such as Hanka Kupfernagel and Rick Zabel, who will certainly provide exciting insights and stories.

A look at Greipel's career

André Greipel achieved numerous successes in his career. Already in the junior area he celebrated a promising start with two German championship titles. In 2006 he moved to the T-Mobile team, where he celebrated his first important international success in Vuelta a España in 2008. In total, Greipel brought it to an incredible 21 season wins, including at Giro d’Italia and Vattenfall Cyclassics. His last big victory was enough until the last stage of the Tour de France 2016, which he won in Paris. Create an impressive list of his career highlights, which summarizes its most important actions:

• 2008: Tour Down Under - 4 stage wins
• 2012: 3 stage wins at the Tour de France
• 2015: 4 stages of the Tour de France and a stage win at Giro d’Italia
• 2016: Last stage of the Tour de France won in Paris

After Greipel ended the active career, he took over the office of cycling coach for a short time. However, he lay down this position in May 2025 due to time constraints. But instead of leaning back, he has now focused on the organization of exciting events, such as the Seaside Ride, and thus maintained his passion for cycling. Wikipedia

history of cycling

Cycling has developed enormously over the years. The first bike races originally took place secretly and often at unusual times. The first documented women's race in Europe took place in 1868. The boom of the gymnastics and sports thoughts in Germany led to the establishment of many cycling associations and finally to the establishment of the "German Cyclist Association" in 1884. Competitions were promoted.

The tradition of cycling is kept alive through events such as the Seaside Ride, while new talents are promoted. André Greipel shows that he has a good hand not only on the bike, but also as an organizer in cycling. With his commitment, he inspires the upcoming generation of cyclists and brings the sense of community back to the region.