Jens Voigt: Before the curtain drops

Jens Voigt began his career as a skinny German kid from the east side of the wall. He ends it as a cycling icon known simply by his first name, a fierce competitor famous for mercilessly punishing those who would test themselves at the same start line. As Jens puts it, "I get paid to make other people suffer."

[gcn]

Great video guys! we're really looking forward to watching Jens later today - best of luck to all involved.

[markhayward]

what an inspiration, a nice guy, a tireless worker and a supreme bike rider, he will be sorely missed...bye Jens

[jannikmeissner]

Jens always was a constant in my live. Since the earliest cycling seasons I can remember, he was part of the peloton. And now it seems odd to have a Tour de France coming soon, without him

[barabooshark]

Bout cried a little seeing him in that chair reflecting. Jens, you've done more than you'll ever know.

Damn... starting to miss Jensie more than ever !!

[MrCalman]

Met him at a charity ride in Hawks Nest Australia. A true legend and a funny guy. I asked him if he misses racing. "No" was the curt reply. Fuck I hate it when sports heroes have to retire!

[darthtoffee]

Jensie represented what is pure... gonna miss the man.

[HoshinoMirai]

We'll buy him out! He is giving us too much pain everyday!!

[bperez]

jens voigt you were a beast great memories thank you

[itmuser]

Jens was THE type of rider you'd want on your team to support you 200%

[fexy]

Gonna miss that guy.  Cycling will never be the same. 

[allskoolguru]

Thanks Trek for bringing him to Malaysia! Just saw him at the Trek store launch

[jowblow]

Does anybody know the name of the song in this video at 3:58

[gazietorix]

pour moi une légende dans le monde du cyclisme ! pour son humanisme son dévouement pour ces ou son équipe et surtout très proche des enfants et de ces fans ! .. merci Jens

[ArtEmisK]

A great guy who has given a lot to cycling and entertained us.
I would respect him even more if he'd admit to having done the thing that we know he did like all he rest. He's still holding out though - sad to see at age 47

[jacksquat]

Well-earned retirement, sir. May you live another 80 years. :)

[Wordsmythe]

Crush the hour record tomorrow! Go Jens!

[assmanxhire]

What a classy guy, makes me sad to see him lieave the peloton. You're THE MAN Jens.

[searay]

This man will be missed in the peloton. But sure he will miss the peloton even more, hope he comes back in cycling as a teamleader or something.

[ciach]

Someone know's the name of the song - 3;58?

Thanks to you and #shutuplegs and I know that cycling will always be with me. Thank You Jens!