| # 108 Henk VOGELS
Team:TUP DOB:7/31/1973 Age on 4/21/08:34 Nationality:AUS Residence(s)Boulder, CO Height: 6' Weight:175 Pro Since:1995 Specialty:Sprinter/Lead out rider Website:n/a Past Pro Teams:Davitamon Lotto (2005-2006) Navigator's Insurance (2003-2004) Mercury/Vitale (2000-2002) Credit Agricole (1998-1999) Gan (1997) Rabobank (1996) Novell (1995) |
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2008 Highlights:2008 1st CU Research Park Criterium - 1st Promontory Park Criterium - 2nd Stage 2 San Dimas Stage Race - 2nd Overall Vuela Ciclista CROC
Career Highlights:2006 4th Stage #15 Giro d'Italia - 5th Australian National Road Race Championship 2003 1st Stage 1 Tour de Georgia - 2nd Gent Wevelgem 2002 1st USPRO Criterium Championship 2000 1st First Union USPRO Championship 1999 1st Australian National Road Race Championship 1997 Australian Cyclist of the Year - 3rd Stage 21 Tour de France
Interesting Facts:Vogels is one of Australia's great classics riders and is one of the world's best lead out men. He embraced this role during the past two seasons, leading Davitamon-Lotto teammate Robbie McEwen to multiple wins, including six at the Giro D'Italia. He spent five seasons racing for American teams from 2000-2004, winning both the USPRO Road and Criterium Championships. He has also amassed an impressive race resume since his pro debut in 1995, with podium finishes all over the world, including a third place stage finish at the 1997 Tour de France, a stage win at the 2003 Tour de Georgia and four top 10 career finishes at the Giro d'Italia. Despite his numerous cycling accolades, his greatest achievement to date has been his remarkable recovery from a near-fatal crash in 2003 that caused him severe head, spine and ankle injuries. Left with advanced arthritis and six screws in his left ankle, Vogels had to undergo intensive rehabilitation. After a heavy winter training program back home in Australia, Vogels is ready to have a stellar 2008 season. He resides in Boulder, CO with his wife Cindy and their three children.
Career Highlights:2006 4th Stage #15 Giro d'Italia - 5th Australian National Road Race Championship 2003 1st Stage 1 Tour de Georgia - 2nd Gent Wevelgem 2002 1st USPRO Criterium Championship 2000 1st First Union USPRO Championship 1999 1st Australian National Road Race Championship 1997 Australian Cyclist of the Year - 3rd Stage 21 Tour de France
Interesting Facts:Vogels is one of Australia's great classics riders and is one of the world's best lead out men. He embraced this role during the past two seasons, leading Davitamon-Lotto teammate Robbie McEwen to multiple wins, including six at the Giro D'Italia. He spent five seasons racing for American teams from 2000-2004, winning both the USPRO Road and Criterium Championships. He has also amassed an impressive race resume since his pro debut in 1995, with podium finishes all over the world, including a third place stage finish at the 1997 Tour de France, a stage win at the 2003 Tour de Georgia and four top 10 career finishes at the Giro d'Italia. Despite his numerous cycling accolades, his greatest achievement to date has been his remarkable recovery from a near-fatal crash in 2003 that caused him severe head, spine and ankle injuries. Left with advanced arthritis and six screws in his left ankle, Vogels had to undergo intensive rehabilitation. After a heavy winter training program back home in Australia, Vogels is ready to have a stellar 2008 season. He resides in Boulder, CO with his wife Cindy and their three children.