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
Related Articles

Astana banned by ASO - Contador unable to defend Tour de France title
By Cycling News published
Alberto Contador, the winner of the 2007 Tour de France, will not be able to start this year's event...
Kessler given two-year ban
By Paul Verkuylen published
Matthias Kessler, formerly of Team Astana, has been given a two-year suspension for testosterone...
Sinkewitz not alone in blood doping in 2006
By Cycling News published
Patrik Sinkewitz had previously said that he drove alone on the night of July 1, 2006, after the...

Damning d'Hont phone transcripts featured in German magazine
By Cycling News published
By Susan Westemeyer Jan Ullrich decided to retire in February 2007 because "nothing has changed," he...
The new Astana is "under surveillance" by the UCI
By Laura Weislo published
The ongoing tussle between Tour de France organisers, the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) and the...
No Circuit Franco-Belge for Astana
By Cycling News published
The race director of October's Circuit Franco-Belge announced Saturday that he did not want the...

Kashechkin's B-sample confirms positive
By Cycling News published
Andrey Kashechkin's B-sample has tested positive for a homologous blood transfusion, Team Astana...

UCI stands behind ProTour, but will consider modifications
By Gregor Brown published
The UCI committed to supporting the ProTour, but said it was open to changes including, for example,...
Blogs
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The fascination of the three amigos GC battle - Philippa York Vuelta a España analysis
Jonas Vingegaard is the overall favourite but can João Almeida and Juan Ayuso combine to beat him? -
Nathan Haas blog: Has the UCI done enough for gravel pros at the Gravel World Championships?
Sponsored gravel riders appear to be losing interest in the rainbow jersey battle -
Lauren De Crescenzo and her tough decision to miss UCI Gravel World Championships
In her own words, the gravel star explains the complex picture of the Gravel World Championships for the US team -
A proper women's race – Historic day in Emporia at Unbound Gravel
Extended gaps around women's start end with unprecedented sprint finish though 'it’s still imperfect, but it’s the best we can do for now' -
Road prep and adapting to new rules as Life Time Grand Prix begins at Fuego XL mountain bike event
Lauren De Crescenzo uses The Growler for confidence boost ride ahead of prestigious off-road series





