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 hope I am allowed to say that the reason I am popular is because of the way I am, the way I race, and the way I talk. I am just the old-fashioned, reliable guy, and people always know I am after one thing: 'There is Jens. He will go in the breakaway.' Jens Voigt allowbreakawayfashion share on social
Crashing is never funny, but sometimes you can jump up, laugh at your stupidity, and go, 'What the hell was that?' Jens Voigt crashfunnyhell Change image and 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