Markus Fothen

Markus Fothen (born September 9, 1981 in Kaarst) is a German road racing cyclist, currently riding for the German continental Team NSP-Ghost.

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.

Read more about Markus Fothen:  Palmarès