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Kenny slings Andreas Beikirch into the action at the Six Days of Rotterdam

Kenny slings Andreas Beikirch into the action at the Six Days of Rotterdam (Image credit: Kenny van Hummel)

Happy New Year from Majorca. Yes, I know, last time I wrote I was just about to head to the island for training and here I am again. But I don't want you to get the wrong idea; I haven't been kicking back on the beach, there's been plenty of work done both here and at home in the past few months.

In his fifth season as a fully-fledged professional, Kenny van Hummel made a big impression on the world cycling scene in 2009. He was a winner of five races, but it was his performance at the 2009 Tour de France which drew worldwide attention.

He became a cult hero to many as he fought an often solo battle with the Tour's time limits. A crash just days before the finish in Paris forced him to retire from the race, but the Skil-Shimano rider has bounced back and will keep Cyclingnews readers posted on the 2010 season.