Deutschland Tour - ProT

Germany, August 15-23, 2005

Photography

Stage 1 - August 15: Altenburg – Plauen, 170 km
Stage 2 - August 16: Pegnitz – Bodenmais, 180 km
Stage 3 - August 17: Bodenmais – Kufstein, 227 km
Stage 4 - August 18: Kufstein – Sölden, 175 km
Stage 5 - August 19: Sölden – Friedrichshafen, 215 km
Stage 6 - August 20: Friedrichshafen – Singen (Hohentwiel), 175 km
Stage 7 - August 21: Singen (Hohentw.) – Feldberg (Schwarzwald), 173 km
Stage 8 - August 22: Ludwigshafen – Weinheim, 30 km
Stage 9 - August 23: Bad Kreuznach – Bonn , 170 km

Stage 9 - August 23: Bad Kreuznach – Bonn , 170 km

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Levi and Jan shake hands during the stage
Germans Jens Voigt (L) and Jan Ullrich chat during the final stage
The peloton races alongside the Rhein river during the final stage
Daniele Bennati (Lampre) wins the final stage in Bonn ahead of Baden Cooke (L)
Daniele Bennati (Lampre) celebrates his third stage win
Daniele Bennati (Lampre) is kissed on the podium again
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) Tour of Germany winner!
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) gets his final podium kiss
The final podium (L to R): Jan Ullrich (2nd), Levi Leipheimer (1st), and Georg Totschnig (3rd)

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The crowds at the start in Bad Kreuznach
Daniele Bennati (Lampre-Caffita)
Fabian Wegmann (Gerolsteiner) signing autographs for the fans
Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile)
Patrick Sinkewitz (Quickstep)
Davide Rebellin (Gerolsteiner)
Yellow jersey Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner)
Cadel Evans (Davitamon - Lotto)
Fabian Cancellara (Fassa Bortolo)
The peloton on its way to Bonn
Bert Grabsch (Phonak)
Matthew Wilson (Francaise des Jeux)
Daniele Bennati (Lampre - Caffita) wins the sprint in Bonn
Daniele Bennati (Lampre - Caffita)
Tadej Valjavec (Phonak)
Carlos Barredo (Liberty Seguros - Würth)
A Liquigas-Bianchi rider taking souvenirs from the fans after the finish
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner)
Congratulations for Levi Leipheimer from his teammate Georg Totschnig
Daniele Bennati (Lampre - Caffita)
Best team: Liberty Seguros - Würth

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Where do I go?
Say hello to… Fabian Jeker!
Francaise des Jeux in da house
Daniele Bennati (Lampre) ready to rock
Cadel Evans (Davitamon - Lotto) doesn't look comfy in the mountains jersey (which belongs to Levi anyway)
Levi and Cadel exchange words
Gerolsteiner and Lampre controlling it on the climb
The GC favourites near the front
The peloton climbs
380m to go…
370m to go…

Stage 8 - August 22: Ludwigshafen – Weinheim, 30 km

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Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) in action during the time trial
Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) was flying today
A director's eye view of Ullrich
Bobby Julich (Team CSC) came close to beating Der Kaiser
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) defended the yellow jersey well
Arr! Cap'n Jorg Jaksche in action
Jens Voigt (CSC) was off his best, but wasn't too bad in 7th place
Patrik Sinkewitz (Quick.Step) probably needed to pack a handkerchief
Tobias Steinhauser (T-Mobile) finished mid-field
A happy Jan salutes from the podium
Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) gets his podium kiss
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) is almost there

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Vladimir Karpets (Illes Balears-Caisse d'Epargne) finished 20th
Cédric Vasseur (Cofidis)
Peter Luttenberger (Team CSC) did a very good job and finished 8th
Chris Horner (Saunier Duval - Prodir) with a smile on his face
Bobby Julich (Team CSC) seemed to be flying up that hill
Thomas Lövkvist (Française des Jeux) nearly finished in the top ten
Pieter Weening (Rabobank) suffering
Guido Trentin (Cofidis) lost a lot of time
Marzio Bruseghin (Fassa Bortolo) fighting
Saul Raisin (Crédit Agricole) is certainly to be watched out for in the future
Fabian Jeker (Saunier Duval - Prodir)
Tadej Valjavec (Phonak Hearing Systems) trying to limit his time losses
He is the one the crowds were waiting for ...
...and today Ulle did not disappoint his fans
Jörg Jaksche (Liberty Seguros-Würth Team) gave all he had
Cadel Evans (Davitamon - Lotto) did a really good time-trial ...
...just like Georg Totschnig (Gerolsteiner)
Now there is only Levi left to come up that hill
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) with a good performance
Seems like all Americans on bikes are wearing yellow?

Stage 7 - August 21: Singen (Hohentw.) – Feldberg (Schwarzwald), 173 km

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A man on a horse wonders what on earth these lunatics are doing riding in this weather
Leipheimer and Ullrich follow each other in the rain
Leipheimer, Jaksche, and Ullrich suffer in the rain
Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) in damage control mode
Cadel Evans (Davitamon-Lotto) wins the seventh stage on top of the Feldberg
Cadel Evans (Davitamon-Lotto) celebrates his win
Cadel Evans (Davitamon-Lotto) salutes from the podium
Cadel Evans (Davitamon-Lotto) is kissed on the podium
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) realises that it's not over yet
One more kiss for Levi
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) extended his lead today

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Cadel Evans (Davitamon-Lotto) drives it home
Fabian Jeker (Saunier Duval) with Jorg Jaksche on his wheel
Fabian Jeker (Saunier Duval) nearly there
Marzio Bruseghin (Fassa Bortolo) powers home with Totschnig in tow
Wim Van Huffel (Davitamon-Lotto) finishes in the top 10
Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) has had enough of this climb
Danilo Di Luca (Liquigas-Bianchi) guts it out
Peter Luttenberger (CSC) leads Brochard on the run to the line
Cadel Evans (Davitamon-Lotto) enjoys some podium time
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) on the podium in yellow
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) also the mountains leader

Stage 6 - August 20: Friedrichshafen – Singen (Hohentwiel), 175 km

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Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) smiles at the start. Nice shades!
Hi, I'm Jan. I like going out, skiing, and biking with my friends
Leipheimer and Ullrich the first and third on GC
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) rides ahead of Jan Ullrich in a wet stage 6
Leipheimer's yellow jersey spent most of the day under a rain jacket
Maxim Iglinsky (Domina Vacanze) beats Jurgen Van Den Broeck (Discovery Channel) on the line to take stage 6
Oh yeah. Maxim Iglinsky (Domina Vacanze) wins stage 6
Maxim Iglinsky (Domina Vacanze) enjoying the moment
Maxim Iglinsky (Domina Vacanze) salutes from the podium
Maxim Iglinsky (Domina Vacanze) gets his podium kiss
Odessa, please shield your eyes. Nothing to see here, move along.
Daniele Bennati (Lampre) on the podium as sprints leader

Stage 5 - August 19: Sölden – Friedrichshafen, 215 km

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Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) prepares for his first day in yellow
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) in action during stage 5
Leipheimer and Ullrich in close proximity
Daniele Bennati (Lampre) wins his second stage
Daniele Bennati (Lampre) had plenty of time to salute
Daniele Bennati (Lampre) salutes from the podium
A kiss for Daniele
Tour leader Levi Leiphimer
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) salutes from the podium
Two kisses for Levi

Stage 4 - August 18: Kufstein – Sölden, 175 km

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Ullrich's adviser Rudy Pevenage
Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) has got the light Lightweight on the front today
Der Kaiser waits for the start
Answering the call
The peloton rides in Austria during stage 4
Leipheimer leads Ullrich and Totschnig
Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) on the Rettenbachferner climb
Leipheimer and Totschnig en route to a 1-2 finish
Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) suffers on his way to third place
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) salutes as he wins atop the Rettenbachferner
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) salutes from the podium
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) receives a podium kiss
Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) now in yellow!

Stage 3 - August 17: Bodenmais – Kufstein, 227 km

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Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) wonders what the day will bring
Bernhard Eisel (FDJ) chats with Jan Ullrich
Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) at the front of the bunch, with O'Grady and Wesemann
The peloton rides at a relaxed pace during stage 3
Unai Etxebarria (Euskaltel) during his long escape
Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) grabs his feed bag
Leader Bram Tankink in action during stage 3
Fans wave the Bavarian flag as the peloton rides near Markt Arnstorf on the third stage
Fans wave the German flag as the peloton rides near Deggendorf on the third stage
Daniele Bennati (Lampre-Caffita) beats Pozzato and Siedler to win stage 3
Daniele Bennati (Lampre-Caffita) wins the third stage
Daniele Bennati (Lampre-Caffita) gets a podium kiss
Fabian Wegmann (Gerolsteiner) is the new mountains leader

Stage 2 - August 16: Pegnitz – Bodenmais, 180 km

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Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) gets ready for another day in the saddle
Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) looks focused at the start
Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) does his usual pre-start bike check. Is that a new Lightweight wheel?
Bram Tankink (Quick.Step) enjoying his day in yellow
A local supporter cheers on the peloton during stage 2
Bram Tankink (Quick.Step) rides in the company of Patrik Sinkewitz and Jan Ullrich
Leader Bram Tankink with Ullrich in tow
Jorg Jaksche (Liberty Seguros) looks back and sees Pozzato coming
Filippo Pozzato (Quick.Step, R) overhauls Jaksche to win stage 2

Stage 1 - August 15: Altenburg – Plauen, 170 km

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The peloton rides through a crowded street during stage 1
Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) clearly loves the rain
Eating is important
Bram Tankink (Quick.Step) going for it alone
Oooh yeah. Bram Tankink wins the first stage of the Deutschland Tour
Bram Tankink (Quick.Step) enjoys his time on the podium
Bram Tankink (Quick.Step) puts on the first leader's jersey