The solo break or the small break, it's... one of the most glorious ways to win a bike race. It's pretty damn impressive in my mind. Jens Voigt bikebreakdamn Change image and share on social
Cycling is an endurance sport. You lose your fast-twitch ability as you age, but your endurance peaks when you hit 30. I don't think I really started feeling my age until around 40. Jens Voigt abilityagecycle Change image and share on social
I'm happy that the sacrificing, the hard training, the travel, the time being away from the family, is going to stop. So I'm happy; I'm glad about that. But I'm also terrified. Frightened. Because, I mean, in my whole adult life, cycling was the most consistent thing I ever did. Jens Voigt adultconsistentcycle share on social
I had a great career. I have no reason to complain. It's the way it goes in nature. You slow down. And I believe I lasted a lot longer than a lot of people. Jens Voigt careercomplaingreat Change image and share on social
One of the reasons I'm so competitive - I mean, I'm not winning much anymore - at my age was because I always worked hard and because we have a level playing field. We don't have motorbikes in the peloton anymore. Jens Voigt ageanymorecompetitive share on social