Andreas Stauff GER

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Biography

Andreas comes from a family of cyclists, as both his parents were bike racers. His mother owns a bicycle shop in Cologne and he describes his family as “cycling crazy”. Andreas says if he were not a professional cyclist, he would be writing children’s books. He nearly stopped cycling at the end of 2011 when he found himself without a contract after leaving the Quick Step cycling team.

Andreas joined Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung in 2013 to be compatriot Gerald Ciolek’s leadout man in the sprints. The two riders are best friends and the partnership has proved a very successful one. Andy also uses his experience to mentor some of the younger riders on the team. The day before the 2013 UCI World Road Race Championships under 23 races, he called Louis Meintjes and offered him encouragement for the race and shared his knowledge of the field. Meintjes eventually won the silver medal. When not cycling, Andreas enjoys the beach as well as skiing and hiking.

Favourite race?
Tour of Qatar

What has been your best moment on bike?
Winning a stage and the points jersey at the Tour de l’Avenir

Who has had the most influence on your cycling career and why?
My parents, they are both former cyclists. Because of them I always had a connection to the sport and they supported me since the day I wanted to race.

Rider you most admire and why?
Gerald Ciolek’s strength is always very impressive. He puts in a lot of effort to increase his level

If you were not in professional cycling, what would you be doing right now?
I would be writing children’s books

What’s your relationship status?
I’m off the market

Facebook or Twitter?
both

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2013 8º in Le Samyn, Dour (BEL)
2013 8º in GP Pino Cerami, Frameries (BEL)
2013 8º in Stage 2 Tour of Norway, Skien (NOR)
2013 8º in ProRace Berlin, Berlin (GER)
2013 9º in Stage 4 Tour des Fjords, Stavanger (Rogaland), Norway

2012 3º in Rund um Düren (GER)
2012 6º in Stage 1 Bayern Rundfahrt, Penzberg (GER)

2011 2º in Eschweiler (GER)
2011 3º in Sparkassen Giro Bochum (GER)
2011 6º in Stage 6 Benelux Tour, Sittard

2010 3º in KIA-Rü-Cup (GER)
2010 4º in Stage 7 Vuelta a España, Orihuela (ESP)
2010 6º in Stage 2 Critérium du Dauphiné, Bourg-St. Andéol (FRA)
2010 7º in Stage 5 Tour de la Région Wallonne, Lontzen/Welkenraedt (BEL)
2010 8º in Stage 2 Quatre jours de Dunkerque, Auby (FRA)
2010 8º in Stage 1 Tour of California, Sacramento (USA)
2010 8º in Stage 4 Tour of California, Modesto (USA)
2010 9º in Stage 1 Tour of Oman, Muscat Corniche (OMA)
2010 9º in Stage 7 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya, Circuit de Catalunya (ESP)
2010 10º in Stage 2 Vuelta a España, Marbella (ESP)