Velochimp: Astrochimp on Cycling

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“I am ending my active career,” Ullrich said.

He criticized the way he had been treated by cycling officials in Germany and Switzerland and by the German media.

“I feel like a serious criminal although I have nothing to reproach myself,” he said.

Ullrich said he was still fit and had received offers from seven teams to race this season, but had decided to move on.

Jan Ullrich announced his retirement today at a press conference in Hamburg, Germany. Ullrich will now take on a new job as Media Consultant/Advisor for the Volksbank team.

Ullrich’s retirement comes despite having numerous opportunities to get back to racing this year.

“I could ride again immediately, I could get a license, I am fit, as fit as last year and could immediately have a team. I have seven offers, including ProTour teams.” –cyclingnews.com

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(Jan Ullrich bikes…discounts available?)

Jan Ullrich has scheduled a press conference for next Monday and speculation has been ripe on just what Der Kaiser will talk about. Rumors have been heavily leaning on an Ullrich retirement announcement since Ullrich has yet to get a license from any national federation.

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