Klöden training again, no longer working with former trainer

By Susan Westemeyer

Andreas Klöden has recovered from the fever that laid him low the first few days of the Team Astana training camp in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is back full in training. Writing on his website, andreas-kloeden.com, the 32 year-old said that he had the opportunity to get to know his new team-mates, but also to discuss season planning with the new team management.

The slender German also announced that he would no longer be working with trainer Thomas Schediwie. "We reached a mutual agreement, since he wants to concentrate on the mountain bike scene and that could lead to difficulties for appointments to determine my training," he said. "He also has a number of young pro riders, who could profit more from his experience." Schediwie's others clients include High Road's Marcus Burghardt and Under 23 World Champion Peter Velits (Milram).

"I have learned a lot from Thomas in the last years and think that I know enough about my body and training methods, to be able to work alone," Klöden noted, adding, "Thomas will always be there for me with advice if I need him."