Full name Markus Fothen 2002–2003 Team TEAG Kostritzer Height 1.79 m Current team Retired Weight 71 kg | Discipline Road Name Markus Fothen Siblings Thomas Fothen Rider type All-rounder Role Cyclist | |
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Competitors Fabian Cancellara, Jens Voigt, Nicolas Roche, Damiano Cunego, Oscar Pereiro Similar People Carlos Sastre, Alberto Contador, Franco Pellizotti, Thor Hushovd, Andy Schleck |
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Markus Fothen (born September 9, 1981 in Kaarst) is a retired German road racing cyclist, who rode as a professional between 2004 and 2013.

In 2003 Fothen won the under-23 World Championship time trial in Hamilton, Canada. He completed the 30.8 km course in 38:35.29, beating his nearest rival by nearly 20 seconds.

During 2006 Tour de France, Fothen held the maillot blanc for 13 stages, losing it to Damiano Cunego on the 17th stage. He finished the Tour 38 seconds behind Cunego.




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