New German International Championship: 'TUI Cup'

The German cycling Federation has presented a new International Championship, which will begin this season. The 'TUI Cup', sponsored by a big travel agency, is to "strengthen the German calendar and create incentives to participate for the top professional teams," according to new Federation president Rudolf Scharping, a former politician.

the TUI Cup will not only focus on the Men's Elite, but also provide championships for Espoir and Women's cycling. On top of the 17 Elite Men races, there will be series of nine U23 and five women's races. there will also be a series of 'cyclosportives' called the T-Mobile-cycling-Tour, which will give cycling tourists the possibility of riding on the original courses of the pros.

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