| # 37 Matthias RUSS
Team:GST DOB:11/14/1983 Age on 4/21/08:24 Nationality:GER Residence(s)Freiburg, Germany Height: 5'8'' Weight:136 Pro Since:2005 Specialty:Climbing Website:www.matthiasruss.de Past Pro Teams:Gerolsteiner (2005-2008) |
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2008 Highlights:
Career Highlights:2006 1st Stage 2 Regio-Tour 2003 3rd German U23 Road Race championships
Interesting Facts:Superb climber Matthias Russ proved his ongoing development as a pro cyclist last season when he finished the Giro d'Italia 20 places higher than he did the previous year (54th overall). Moving forward, he is doing intensive training for the Giro in 2008 to further show his capabilities in the mountains. Russ takes advantage of his leisure time as well, as he proudly holds a paragliding license.
Career Highlights:2006 1st Stage 2 Regio-Tour 2003 3rd German U23 Road Race championships
Interesting Facts:Superb climber Matthias Russ proved his ongoing development as a pro cyclist last season when he finished the Giro d'Italia 20 places higher than he did the previous year (54th overall). Moving forward, he is doing intensive training for the Giro in 2008 to further show his capabilities in the mountains. Russ takes advantage of his leisure time as well, as he proudly holds a paragliding license.