Zabel looks for first family world championship title

Erik Zabel was on hand to watch his son Rick race.

Erik Zabel was on hand to watch his son Rick race. (Image credit: Patrik Pátek)

Rick Zabel hopes to accomplish something at the start of his career that his father Erik didn't accomplish in his 16 years as a professional – a world championship title.  The younger Zabel will make his Worlds debut on Saturday in the junior road race at the UCI World Championships.