The ups and downs of Jan Ullrich's weight have long been a source of discussion by fans and a subject of worry for the German's T-Mobile team. Ullrich has this year once again sworn to watch his weight and to eat sensibly throughout the off-season. However, according to Hamburger Abendblatt, T-Mobile will not just rely on his promises. The German newspaper claims that Ullrich's contract has been amended to include a clause requiring him not to weigh more than 79 kilograms at the start of the season in March. If Ullrich (ideal weight: 72 kg) comes in overweight, he is reported to lose financial bonuses.
"Of course we try to get Jan at specific weight at specific times in the season," said T-Mobile's team manager Olaf Ludwig, who denied the contract clause.
