Rider Profile
Matthias Kessler
Astana

Personal Details:
Teams history:
- 2007 - Astana
- 2006 - T-Mobile Team
- 2005 - T-Mobile Team
- 2004 - T-Mobile Team
- 2003 - Team Telekom
- 2002 - Team Telekom
- 2001 - Team Deutsche Telekom - ARD
- 2000 - Team Deutsche Telekom - ARD
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A proper women's race – Historic day in Emporia at Unbound Gravel
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