Jan Ullrich opens door to return to working in cycling

Former German cyclist Jan Ullrich answers journalists' questions after appearing in court in Weinfelden on July 21, 2015 for his involvement in a three-car crash and driving under the influence of alcohol last year. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI
Former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich (Image credit: AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI)

Former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich has said he would be open to making a return to professional cycling.

The German, who won the Tour in 1997, said in an interview with the German newspaper Bild that he could be interested in working in the sport again after years of controversy following his retirement in 2007.

Dani Ostanek
Senior News Writer

Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, joining in 2017 as a freelance contributor and later being hired full-time. Before joining the team, they had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including CyclingWeekly and Rouleur.

Dani has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France, Road World Championships, and the spring Classics. They have interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, and Remco Evenepoel. Their favourite races are the Giro d'Italia, Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix.

Season highlights from the 2024 season include reporting from Paris-Roubaix –  'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix – and the Tour de France – 'Disbelief', gratitude, and family – Mark Cavendish celebrates a record-breaking Tour de France sprint win.