Team Volksbank
Encyclopedia
Team Vorarlberg is a cycling team
based in Austria
. The team was previously known as Volksbank until the 2009 season, when the Austrian state Vorarlberg
became a title sponsor. They were registered as a UCI Professional Continental team in 2010 until June 12, when their license was suspended because of financial insecurity. They were later re-registered as a UCI Continental team, and look to retain that status in 2011.
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Cycling team
A cycling team is a group of cyclists who join a team or are acquired and train together to compete in bicycle races whether recreational or professional - and the supporting personnel...
based in Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
. The team was previously known as Volksbank until the 2009 season, when the Austrian state Vorarlberg
Vorarlberg
Vorarlberg is the westernmost federal-state of Austria. Although it is the second smallest in terms of area and population , it borders three countries: Germany , Switzerland and Liechtenstein...
became a title sponsor. They were registered as a UCI Professional Continental team in 2010 until June 12, when their license was suspended because of financial insecurity. They were later re-registered as a UCI Continental team, and look to retain that status in 2011.
Major results
2002- 1st Porec TrophyPorec TrophyPorec Trophy is a road bicycle race held annually near the town of Poreč, in the Istrian peninsula; it is organized as a 1.2 event on the UCI Europe Tour...
6, Fraser McMaster - 1st Stage 3 Tour of RhodesTour of RhodesThe Tour of Rhodes was a cycling race on Rhodes, Greece. It was first held in 1987, but the second edition only took place in 1995. Between 2001 and 2003 it was a professional race. Fabian Cancellara won the race twice, in 2001 and 2002, including his first victory as a professional in 2001. The...
, Vasilis Anastopoulos - 1st
IrelandIrelandIreland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, Time Trial Championship, David McCannDavid McCannDavid McCann is an Irish professional road bicycle racer. He used to cycle for the Taiwan-based UCI Continental team Giant Asia Racing.McCann was the Irish national road race champion in 2000, 2001 and 2006... - 1st Manx International, David McCannDavid McCannDavid McCann is an Irish professional road bicycle racer. He used to cycle for the Taiwan-based UCI Continental team Giant Asia Racing.McCann was the Irish national road race champion in 2000, 2001 and 2006...
2003
- 1st Prologue, Istrian Spring TrophyIstrian Spring TrophyIstrian Spring Trophy is a stage road bicycle race held annually in the Croatian part of the Istria peninsula. The race was first organized in 1961 as a small competition reserved to local cyclists. In 2000, it was opened to professional riders; since 2005, it is rated as a 2.2 event on the UCI...
, Jean Nuttli - 1st Sacrifice Cup, Philippe Schnyder
- 1st Overall Tour of Hellas, Vasilis Anastopoulos
- 1st Stage 2, Vasilis Anastopoulos
- 1st Stage 5, Tour de Slovénie, Jure GolčerJure GolcerJure Golčer is a Slovenian professional road bicycle racer for Perutnina Ptuj.- Palmarès :20022003...
- 1st Overall Brandenburg Rundfahrt, Jean Nuttli
- 1st Stage 1b, Jean Nuttli
- 1st, Duo NormandDuo NormandThe Duo Normand is a two-man team time trial for elite racing cyclists. Held annually in Normandy, France, it was instituted in 1982. Launched by a local cycling association, the Duo Normand takes place on a road circuit of more than every September...
, Jean Nuttli & Philippe Schnyder
2004
- 1st Köln-Bonn, Pascal Hungerbuhler
- 1st
GreeceGreeceGreece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, Road Race Championship, Vasilis Anastopoulos - 1st
AustriaAustriaAustria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
, Road Race Championship, Harald Morscher
2005
- 1st Berner Rundfahrt, Rene Weissinger
- 1st GreeceGreeceGreece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, Road Race Championship, Vasilis Anastopoulos
2006
2007
- 1st Stage 6 Österreich-Rundfahrt, Gerrit GlomserGerrit GlomserGerrit Glomser is an Austrian racing cyclist with Team Volksbank. He turned professional in 1998.- Palmares :* Österreich Rundfahrt** 2 stages & GC ** 1 stage & GC ** 1 stage...
2008
- 1st Stage 2 Bayern-RundfahrtBayern-RundfahrtThe International Bayern Rundfahrt is a stage race cycling race held each year in Bavaria, Germany. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 2.HC event on the UCI Europe Tour.The race was held as an amateur race between 1980 and 1988.- Winners :...
, Olaf PollackOlaf PollackOlaf Pollack is a professional road racing cyclist specializing in sprint races and competitions.... - 2nd Overall Bayern-RundfahrtBayern-RundfahrtThe International Bayern Rundfahrt is a stage race cycling race held each year in Bavaria, Germany. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 2.HC event on the UCI Europe Tour.The race was held as an amateur race between 1980 and 1988.- Winners :...
, Andreas Dietziker
2009
- 1st Stage 8 Presidential Tour of Turkey, Sebastian SiedlerSebastian SiedlerSebastian Siedler is a racing cyclist from Germany, currently riding for UCI Professional Continental team Vorarlberg-Corratec. He had a successful track career prior to turning to road bicycle racing, winning Team Pursuit at the 2000 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Manchester...
- 1st Stage 6 Danmark RundtDanmark RundtDanmark Rundt is a Danish stage race for professional road bicycle racers organized as a part of the UCI Continental Circuits. It is currently sponsored by the Danish national postal agency, Post Danmark, and the race is therefore also known as Post Danmark Rundt. Currently 15 teams, with 8 riders...
, Sebastian SiedlerSebastian SiedlerSebastian Siedler is a racing cyclist from Germany, currently riding for UCI Professional Continental team Vorarlberg-Corratec. He had a successful track career prior to turning to road bicycle racing, winning Team Pursuit at the 2000 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Manchester...
2010
- 1st Stage 2 Oberösterreichrundfahrt, Josef Benetseder