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a message from jens voigt

Jens Voigt is still in the hospital after his crash on stage 16. Considering the circumstances he is doing very well and will be back on the bike soon enough to race again this year. Here’s a clip for all the Voigt fans out there. Thanks for the support and you can be sure that Jens is watching stage 20 on TV with his fingers crossed.
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Mike

Thanks for the update. There are many of us concerned about your crash. Rest up and keep that great attitude. As you know, most of us American cycling fans will trade you for Lance any day. You are way more fun.

All the best to you and your family.

Mike

Jul 25, 2009 @ 10:27 am
Victor Manuel Vasquez

Glad to see a good man recover.

Go Jens

VMV
Chitre, Herrera
Panama

Jul 25, 2009 @ 10:55 am
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Jul 25, 2009 @ 10:56 am
Rahul Fotedar

Jens your courage is simply put ‘amazing’.

Respect.

Rahul

Jul 25, 2009 @ 11:09 am
Martin

Jens, we are happy that you are ok! You are a true hero and a fine ambassador for the sport of cycling!

Jul 25, 2009 @ 11:11 am
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Jul 25, 2009 @ 11:19 am
Michelle

Jens:

you are one of the coolest classiest guys in the peleton. i am so happy to see that you are ok. when i rode l’etape du tour this week, i saw a lot of best wishes/greetings to jens on the road. i smiled because i thought it was great that fans recognize what a great addition you are to the sport of cycling. take care.

mg

Jul 25, 2009 @ 11:29 am
Kendrick

Happy to see you are ok Jens. It’s such an inspiration to see you can keep such a positive attitude despite the setback. Get well soon and I look forward to seeing you back in action. Take care.

Jul 25, 2009 @ 11:46 am
andras rimely

Get well Jens!
U R a great rider!!!!!!!!
(and a very lucky one in this case)

Andras

Jul 25, 2009 @ 12:04 pm
Alexandre

Good recovery Jens, Saxobank made excellent tour. See you soon…

Jul 25, 2009 @ 12:08 pm
Gerard Garcia

Jens:

It is good to see that you are okay. It is good to see your fighting spirit in action. You are one tough dude! I have always admired your drive and the way that you attack. I was at the Tour in 2006, at the end of the stage that finished in Montelimar, and I can still see you beating Oscar. I hope you get well soon. Keep fighting. Live without dead time.

Sincerely,
Gerard Garcia
Richland, Washington
USA

Jul 25, 2009 @ 12:12 pm
Martin

So very glad that you are recovering nicely!

Get well soon!

Jul 25, 2009 @ 12:25 pm
Phil Long

Her’s to a speedy recovery.Would like to see you and SB in Missouri.

Jul 25, 2009 @ 12:27 pm
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Jul 25, 2009 @ 12:47 pm
Chris Clark

Jens, Wow you really took a beating but you look great. Glad to hear that I am going to be able to watch you race again. I hate that I have to wait a year but I will be looking forward to the TDF 2010 and seeing you race again. I will be following you on twitter and I hope you heal quickly so that you can get back to doing what you love. Best of luck and God Bless. Chris Clark

Jul 25, 2009 @ 12:49 pm
hillel israel

hi jens we love u so much rest alot we want u back on the bike we are missing u on the front of the pelotun be well hillel and daniella israel o and the baby that insid my wifes tumme

Jul 25, 2009 @ 1:08 pm
hessel

Hi Jens,
You amaze me, being so relaxed now. Hope you will be alright soon en winning some more races!
take care,
Hessel

from Eindhoven

Jul 25, 2009 @ 1:44 pm
DSW

Jens!

I’m glad you’re OK! You have such a positive attitude and you’re such a fighter, it’s amazing. I’m really relieved you’re staying positive, stay that way, alright? You take it easy and we’ll see you back on the road whenever you’re ready for it

Good luck and get well soon!

Jul 25, 2009 @ 1:52 pm
richard

Jens – There’s a big VOID where Voigt should be in the Tour peloton. Your spirit and courage make you so popular whether you’re on the bike racing or on video from the hospital. Happy to see you’re recovering, Best Wishes from Canada

Jul 25, 2009 @ 1:56 pm
Mary Selzer

Jens, Thanks for the update. You look wonderful especially after such a dramatic fall. Please continue to get well. I’m looking forward to seeing you race again. You are the BEST!!!!

Jul 25, 2009 @ 2:04 pm
"Stevie"

Hi Jens,
Ever since that horrible crash, I’ve been holding my breath and praying for your recovery. I feel relieved to see you in “relatively” good shape, considering the circumstance, but more importantly in great spirit.

I miss your face at the front of a long, hard breakaway. I wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you back in the peloton soon.

God Bless,
“Stevie”
Long Beach, California

Jul 25, 2009 @ 2:05 pm
marta

Jens Cat!
So good to see you up, bandaged, and in good spirits. Speedy recovery and see you race in Missouri, USA.

marta

boston, ma

Jul 25, 2009 @ 2:37 pm
Jens Fan

Jens! So good to see you are doing that well!! Dude…. That was a wicked crash, man. I lost my lunch watching it. I’m so thankful you are recovering well. Bummed you didn’t get to finish the tour and bummed I didn’t get to hear Phil and Paul continue to talk about “Big Jens Voigt sacrificing himself like the true champion he is”! Anyway – Good luck, man. Hope to see you on your bike soon. You’re a helluva guy.

I’m off to have a beer for you – Cheers!

Jul 25, 2009 @ 2:51 pm
Elgee

We are all psyched you are OK. The peloton is not the same without you, you are THE man!

Jul 25, 2009 @ 3:10 pm
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Jul 25, 2009 @ 3:11 pm
Cynthia

Wow, Jens, it sure looks like you took a beating, but I’m so glad to hear that you are not too badly hurt. We missed you on the rest of the Tour, and hope to see you there again next year. Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. Keep up that fighting spirit!
Cynthia from Boulder, CO

Jul 25, 2009 @ 3:11 pm
jecjec

Good to see you okay Jens.

Get well soon!

Jul 25, 2009 @ 3:50 pm
martello

Go Jens !! We hope to see you riding again.

ciao, Bill

Jul 25, 2009 @ 3:52 pm
Jeni Dodd

Jens,

So glad you are recovering! It was so hard to watch you go down, not as hard, I am sure as to actually be the one going down.

You make cycling so much fun to watch…looking for you back in the peleton soon! Take care and speedy recovery!

Jeni
New York City

Jul 25, 2009 @ 4:13 pm
Jonathan Pait

My favorite comment of Jens’ crash was, “When he crashed, I saw sparks flying from the pavement. They were from Jens’ face because he is a Terminator!” It is that hard-as-nails, no quit approach that makes me a Voigt fan. Get well soon, can’t wait to see you back on the bike.

Jul 25, 2009 @ 4:18 pm
Robert Welshe

All the best. Come back as soon as you are ready. Need guys like you in the sport.

Robert Welshe

Austin Texas.

Jul 25, 2009 @ 4:19 pm
Chris Cleeland

Excellent news! Considering how awful that crash looked, you look like a hundred bucks! Sadly, I’ve seen worse on teammates.

Recover well. I leave you with three words:

Tour
of
Missouri
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jul 25, 2009 @ 4:23 pm
pat cleeland

so glad to hear you are recovering.
i’m looking forward to seeing you at the Tour of Missouri. You’re one of my favorites!

Jul 25, 2009 @ 4:37 pm
Keith Ashmore

Thanks for the update Jens! Fans like myself were wondering how bad your were off. Yes, you’re banged up good, but we will see you on your bike again, thank God!
Take care!
Keifer

Jul 25, 2009 @ 4:40 pm
Nick

YOU ROCK Jens!!! love your work and I’, looking forward to your return. take the time and get back to being the killer out there!
all the best Nickk

Jul 25, 2009 @ 4:43 pm
Terry Boggs

Jens…all the best to you during your recovery. It will be great to see you racing again as soon as it’s safe. Take care from racing fans everywhere!!!

Jul 25, 2009 @ 4:45 pm
Scott N.

Dear Jens:

It is with relief that I both see and hear you describe your condition. It was disturbing to hear of your fall and to view close-up pictures of you lying in the street.
Those pictures did not have to be taken. Over and above the Tour De France, I understand you are married and have several children. It is wonderful to know that you will not be departing from them anytime soon. We both know what is most important in life.
Heal and persevere.

Regards,

Scott

Jul 25, 2009 @ 4:58 pm
Stefan

Jens,
i have always enjoyed seen your attacks from the pack in the races, you make a colorful spot in the pack. I hope you will recover soon from this terrible crash. keep up the good mood.

Stefan from sweden

Jul 25, 2009 @ 5:12 pm
Chris Kimmel

Jens, as far as I’m concerned, you are *The Man* of the peloton.

Much respect and many wishes for a quick recovery!

Jul 25, 2009 @ 5:14 pm
Michael

Glad to see your doing better Jens and thanks for this video. Can’t wait to see you back in action making the peloton suffer as usual!

Jul 25, 2009 @ 5:16 pm
Chad

Jens,

Good to see that you’re on the mend. You’re a huge inspiration for a all of us who ride and race. Get some rest and get well and we’ll see you on the road soon.

Grace and Peace!

Chad

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Jul 25, 2009 @ 5:19 pm
Tom Marcotte

Jens is what is Great about Cycling. Watching for years his efforts to support his Sport,his Team, It’s why I wear a What Would Jens Do Shirt. I hope I can see him race in person at Tour of CA next year. Jens Nothing can keep you Down,You are the BEST!

Jul 25, 2009 @ 5:24 pm
Stefan Mayer

That was an UGLY crash! Glad to see you’re fundamentally okay.

Jul 25, 2009 @ 5:51 pm
adam austin

Glad to see your spirits are high. And thanks for the update, I’ve been searching the web to see how you’re doing. Get well soon, take care. Looking forward to seeing you tear it up!

Jul 25, 2009 @ 6:08 pm
gustavovskiy

You’re a tough guy Jens I’m sure to you that were just some scratches

Now seriously you look like you got rolled over by a train I wish you a good recovery

It’s a shame you can’t go to Denmark but hey if Lance can race till 38 you can do it till 48 so pretty more Tour of Denmarks in your way.

Gustavo

Porto, Portugal

Jul 25, 2009 @ 6:20 pm
swoop

dude… you’re the best. get some nice rest and thanks for you!

Jul 25, 2009 @ 6:21 pm
Viper

Jens, rest up, feel better and speedy recovery to you. Looking forward to seeing you back to doing what you do best, giving it 100% on the bike.

Viper

Jul 25, 2009 @ 6:37 pm
Randy

So glad you are o.k.! The race wasn’t the same without you launching those beastly attacks. You are one of the greatest guys in the peleton and I always look forward to seeing how hard you could drive the train! Get well soon!!

Jul 25, 2009 @ 6:54 pm
paul

HI Jens
You look great. Thank you for posting an update so all of us can hear and see how you are doing. EVERYONE I know is thinking about you, and wishing you and your family well during this difficult time. You are one of the great sportsmen in cycling. The peloton and all of cycling needs you back whether on the bike or off. I am glad you will be riding again and hope you will return to the 2010 Tour of California so we can cheer you in person agsin. Heal well.

Paul in California

Jul 25, 2009 @ 7:01 pm
Ricardo

Jens,

You Rock Man!!! I’m a big fan of the team and i hope to see you on the road showing all the talent and courage you have.

Get
well soon!

Ricardo.

Jul 25, 2009 @ 7:10 pm
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Jul 25, 2009 @ 7:27 pm
John Andrews

G’day Jens from Australia.
Just watched the video and you are even cooler and more impressive off the bike than racing.
A very worthy and tough but repectful role model for any person – cyclist or citizen.

Take Care Mate and Be Well Soon.

John

Jul 25, 2009 @ 7:47 pm
BobbyB

Jens,
Wow, it sure is good to see you talking (and soon walking) again. Thanks for the hospital interview- it means a lot to people who believe in you as a rider and there are many of us out here in the world.

I hope you and SaxoBank will return to the Tour of California next year if it is possible… always great to see you on the bike in Solvang or Santa Barbara where I live. Heal well, and as you would say in German: bis spaeter!

Bob Brown

Jul 25, 2009 @ 8:07 pm
Jay & Erin

Jensy, we certinly missed your epic riding in the breakaways during the remainder of the TdF! We were so glad to get the update via BR but even better to see you. We are sooooo glad to see that all is true and you are alive and kicking…

Hope the pain subsides quickly, bruises mend nicely and no scars = speedy recovery. Oh, and coconut water helps heal damage from a concussion -> this I know from personal experience! Take time to heal, no matter how bad it itches to get back on the road.

Fans always in North Vancouver, Canada.

Jul 25, 2009 @ 8:08 pm
Matthew

Hi Jens, good to see doing well. Here’s to a quick recovery. Thank you for animating the 2009 TDF, and thank you for being a man we can all look up to. Best, Matthew

Jul 25, 2009 @ 8:19 pm
Marsha

Seeing is believing,thanks for the video to reassure your fans. Hope they are taking good care of you in the hospital, and you recover quickly. Look forward to seeing you back on the bike

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Jul 25, 2009 @ 8:27 pm
reid

Great to see how well you are doing.You have been great to watch over the years,always giving your all in a break or sacrificing on the front of the peleton for the good of your team..it may sound funny but i sometimes think of your efforts when i’m grinding up a hard hill..so get well and be well

Jul 25, 2009 @ 9:10 pm
Dave

Jens,

You’re a legend!

Dave,

Vic, Australia

Jul 25, 2009 @ 9:11 pm
Michelle & Jonathan

Holy Moly. Way to bounce back, Jens. You’re an inspiration to the peleton and to those of us who race hard, albeit at a more modest level.

Go Jens.

Michelle & Jonathan
Washington, DC

Jul 25, 2009 @ 9:18 pm
Tom

Really happy to see this video. Take your time and heal up well. You’ll probably have a lot more frustration than success initially, but your perseverance is one of the things that makes you so inspiring as a racer.

Jul 25, 2009 @ 9:26 pm
Brian Kelly

Jen’s…..us Canucks are glad your feeling better. Rest up and enjoy some well earned rest.

get well brother.

Cheer’s BK

Jul 25, 2009 @ 9:26 pm
Michael Francis

Hey Jens! Great to see you are recovering so well. I was very worried about you seeing the bad crash you had. Good luck with your recovery and I’m looking forward to seeing you racing again soon.

Jul 25, 2009 @ 9:46 pm
Nikki

Jens! Heal up fast and feel better soon! Looking forward to seeing you back on the bike and in the Tour de France in 2010!

Best wishes to you!

Nikki
Blackstone, Massachusetts, USA

Jul 25, 2009 @ 9:49 pm
Leslie

How very brave and courageous of you!! Best wishes for quick healing and complete recovery!!

Jul 25, 2009 @ 10:37 pm
Paige and Brent

Get well soon Jens! It’s good to see you feeling better and more like your old self that we all love. Just remember, all the greats take a fall every once in a while, but you summed it up best by saying “only the genius can control the chaos”. Can’t wait to see you and the rest of the boys again!

Your buddies back in the States,
Paige and Brent

Jul 25, 2009 @ 11:02 pm
Noel

It’s a relief and great to hear you’re doing well. You are an amazing cyclist! Riis is lucky to have you! Your teammate is lucky to have you and your fans are lucky to have you. Keep up the spirit and work ethic! Also thanks for taking the time to inform your us your conidtion. Its good to hear it straight from you!!!!

Jul 25, 2009 @ 11:08 pm
JJ

Jens, not only are you a magnificent rider but every time I hear you speak it’s always such a positive vibe (plus you are damn funny).

Hope to see you back racing soon as the peloton is just not the same without you.

JJ

Los Angeles, CA

Jul 25, 2009 @ 11:54 pm
Cychosis

Jens, get well soon, and thanks for all the inspiration you provide. You are the classiest, hardest working guy in the peleton.

Cheers,
Ron
Portland, OR

Jul 25, 2009 @ 11:58 pm
raymond flahute

dude, glad to see you are fine. i was watcxhing live when i saw your crash. you are one of my favorite rider and we wil keep supporting you. good luck bro

Jul 26, 2009 @ 12:21 am
Chas

Hey Jens:

Having just survived a pretty bad crash myself I am so relieved to see you doing well and eager to get back on the bike. I’ve always used you as an example when its time to dig deep and your spirit now just reinforces that. Hope to see you at the Tour of Missouri. Cheers!

Jul 26, 2009 @ 12:22 am
Dag

Hope you recover fast and you will soon be on your bike again. You are so inspiring. I remember one thing you said about latic acid some years back: “When you feel the pain in you legs you know the guys around you have the same or more pain” It helps me when racing.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 12:45 am
James

Get well Jens. I’m so happy to see that you are OK. Keep those spirits up!

James

Jul 26, 2009 @ 1:26 am
Gestell

Jens…You are truly one of the Hard Men of the peleton…I admire your passion for the bike and your capacity to suffer…lok forward to seeing you race again soon!

Jul 26, 2009 @ 1:30 am
p.l. yu

Jens

Thanks for taking time for this video. YOu are looking great considering. Rest and get better soon!

Jul 26, 2009 @ 1:48 am
mark

great to see you will be ok, good luck, listen to the doctors and take a good rest!!

Jul 26, 2009 @ 2:39 am
Johnno

Jens

What a tough cookie! Best wishes for a quick and full recovery. Saxo is blessed to have two of the hardest men in the peleton in yourself and Stuey. Cheers Johnno

Jul 26, 2009 @ 2:52 am
Elec

Mensch Jens, du machst Sachen! Der letzte Held des Sports fällt. Hmm… Macht mich nachdenklich!
Zuerst einmal muss ich sagen: Vielen Dank für diese fantastischen 2,5 Wochen! Du hast das Herz eines Löwen! Deine Cleverness lässt die Jungspunde immer noch alt aussehen! Nur wegen dir guckte ich die Tour. Du hast geacktert wie ein Gaul und eine TOP-Leistung gezeigt! Es wäre sicherlich noch mehr drin gewesen. Good Job!

Vielleicht ist es aber auch an der Zeit zu erkennen, dass man nicht mehr 20 Jahre jung ist. Dein Geist ist es sicherlich, aber dein Körper vielleicht nicht mehr. Horche mal in dich rein und schau nach, ob das alles so noch sein muss.

Ich denke, dass gerade du einen Platz im deutschen Kommentatoren-TV verdient hast. Du trägst das Herz auf der Zunge, bist – verzeih mir den schlechten Witz – nicht auf den Kopf gefallen und du kennst das Peloton genau! Ich denke, dass die breite Masse sehr von deiner Art profitieren könnte.

Ich weiss nicht ob dir das klar ist, aber du bist nach Ete und Aldag der letzte authentische Fahrer Deutschlands. Einer der alten Schule, mit neuer cleverness! Vielleicht machst du ja was draus.

Eine Anekdote: Ich habe eine neue Freundin, welche sich nur schwer für den Radsport begeistern ließ. “EInzelgängerhobby” sagte sie oft. Bis ich sie mit zu den ersten RTFs nahm und wir uns gemeinsam Rennen im TV ansahen. Ich erklärte ihr die Begriffe, die Taktiken (meine Aussage: “Ist wie Schach, man muss sehr lange voraus denken!”), die Fahrertypen und das ganze drumherum.
Du bist ihr, völlig ohne mein zutun, aufgefallen. Als Laie nicht schlecht. Sie bewundert deinen wirklich harten Job bei der TdF und deine Leidenfähigkeit. Dass du im Ziel auch das sagst was du denkst, ohne Rücksicht auf Verkluste und Heimlichkeiten, macht dich sympathisch! Mir und ihr.

Also, alles, alles, alles erdenklich Gute für dich. Du hast über Jahrzehnte großes geleistet. Du warst und bist ein Idol. Ein Kämpfer!
…was dich nicht umbringt, macht dich nur noch härter!

Alles gute für dich!

Jul 26, 2009 @ 3:02 am
joel

Salut jens,content de voir que tu va mieux.
tu nous a fait tres peur pour ta sante,
j aprecie beaucoup ta combativité a bientot
sur les routes
joel de tahiti

Jul 26, 2009 @ 3:12 am
sheldon

jens – all of my friends and i that gather to watch the tour were so worried for you in that terrible crash. it is great to get a video clip message from you and see that you are okay and have not lost the courage to go on and compete. you are a class act and speedy recovery from your new fans at kibbutz yagur, israel. sheldon

Jul 26, 2009 @ 3:13 am
Donaldinho

Jens — you are a legend! Get well soon.

Best wishes from Scotland,

Donald

Jul 26, 2009 @ 3:55 am
paul smith

get well soon cant wait to see you back.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 5:31 am
Axeman

One word: hero.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 5:51 am
sean wilby

jens looks good , but little beat up , good to see jens happy + ready for rest of the season , my wife thinks hes lovely , me just think hes the best rider in the world . love to jens

Jul 26, 2009 @ 5:58 am
Mike

Great to see you are soon back on your feet and back on the bike. Your many fans hope that they’ll soon get a chance to see you on the roads again.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 5:59 am
Roberto

Jens… pronta recuperacion… You are the best!

Jul 26, 2009 @ 6:14 am
Bane

Go Jens,see you in Spain,on VUELTA,Bane from Serbia

Jul 26, 2009 @ 6:28 am
Walt Olivieri

You are a stud.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 6:30 am
Andy B

Thanks for the update and it’s great to see Jens on the mend

Jul 26, 2009 @ 6:37 am
Jose M Perez

Damn you’re tough. I will be sure to use these images of you for motivation on days when I’m sore and don’t feel like riding. Thanks and get well soon.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 7:19 am
Charlie

Get well soon, Jens. Your crash was horrifying to watch! You are the man!

CV

Jul 26, 2009 @ 7:48 am
12th Man Training Table

Great to see you in such good spirits! Hope your back on your feet soon … would be great to see you racing in America at the Tour of Missouri.

Whenever I have a difficult moment, I ask myself: WWJD? What Would Jens Do?

Cheers!

Jul 26, 2009 @ 8:26 am
Joel from Austin, TX

Get well soon. Glad to see you are recovering so well.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 8:54 am
Nathan in Washington DC

Vive le Jens!

Jul 26, 2009 @ 9:00 am
casper gjelstrup DENMARK

nice to see you are better,
good recovery until we soon will see you again. enjoy the extra time with your family.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 10:16 am
Debra Martin

Jens: SO happy to see you are recovering! Yes, we KNOW you will be back! Blessings to you and your family.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 10:52 am
Todd

Jens-

Next time that road will be the one going to the hospital. Seeing how positive you are is really inspiring. Hope your recovery is speedy. It’d be great to see you at the Tour of Missouri.

Todd

Jul 26, 2009 @ 11:17 am
jim from Maine

Glad to know that you are recovering well from what looked like a horrible crash. Best wishes for a full recovery and for getting back to the sport you obviously love.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 12:17 pm
Courtney Gregory

The strong man will ride again!

Jul 26, 2009 @ 12:19 pm
cmm

Thanks for telling us how you are doing. So many people were worried about you. Good luck with your recovery.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 12:57 pm
Tom Byrnes

Jens,

Thank you for posting your message. It is great to see that you are recovering well and that your wonderful attitude and spirit are intact.

You are one of the most beloved cyclists in the pro peleton and cycling fans all over the world look forward to your return once you recover.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 1:12 pm
Vitor

You are a GREAT GREAT cyclist ! I bet that you will fully recover and will win many races in the rest of the season !

Keep up the recovery and get well soon !

Jul 26, 2009 @ 1:16 pm
peter rainey

Great to see you are well Jens hope to see you back soon, your a top bloke both on and off the bike.

Get well soon Big Man.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 1:38 pm
David

You look nowhere near as bad as I’d feared.

The peloton needs you! Rest up and hope you get back on the bike soon.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 2:24 pm
Nate

Great to hear from you Jens, all the best for a speedy recovery and return to racing!

Jul 26, 2009 @ 2:30 pm
Tom

You are THE man. I guess I have no excuses now after I wreak, watching you recover like that. Whatever race you do next, kick major ass, you deserve it.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 2:49 pm
Ken

Thanks for posting your video message. It is great to see how well you are doing. You are one tough rider. I will look forward to seeing you ride in the Tour of Missouri.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 3:06 pm
TM from Toronto

Hi Jens,

So glad to have found this update from you. Take good care of yourself and get back to training and racing when the time is right. We’ll all miss you until then. You are an inspiration.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 3:11 pm
Jim from Kansas

Another reason I enjoy your presence in cycling, this video was appreciated, we’re glad you’ll be back.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 3:27 pm
Sterling and Virgile

Dear Jens,
We hope you make a full recovery soon so we can keep watching you dominate the peleton! You are such a great cyclist to watch and your attitude is truly inspiring. We’ve also heard you can ride so fast you go around the world and draft off yourself.

Jenstrong!!!

-V and S

Jul 26, 2009 @ 4:26 pm
regan

Big J!

Great to see you feeling good & staying positive. Your attitude is an inspiration! Hope to see you reach a full recovery & get back on the bike as soon as you’re able!

Much respect & admiration from Canada,
~r.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 5:18 pm
James

Hey Jens,

It’s great to see you are recovering and we all look forward to seeing you back racing soon!

If you really need a nice recovery race, there’s always the Tour of Southland over here in New Zealand early in November – great crosswinds, driving hail, really character-building stuff… I think you’d love it!

Jul 26, 2009 @ 6:38 pm
12th Man Training Table

From VeloNews Forum:

Great to see he is ‘ok’ but man he looks beat up. That guy has to be the true hard man of the peloton. Go Jens!

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Re: Message from Jens
Author: bobswire
Date: 07-26-09 09:03

He would be on my team if I had one.

TaylorPhinney
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RadioShack

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Re: Message from Jens
Author: easyrider
Date: 07-26-09 09:09

“Hi people, I’m hard to recognize but it’s me, it’s Jens…and I’m still alive. Maybe to the surprise of some people, but I’m still alive.”

Thank Goodness for that.

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Re: Message from Jens
Author: Bartape
Date: 07-26-09 09:16

For some reason that just made me smile. Tough guy Jens… and alot of dudes would not have been up for doing a video like that.

On the other hand… just looking at him made my face hurt.

If the choice is between a Bud or Coors, I’ll take a Coke.

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Re: Message from Jens
Author: Gonzo Cyclist
Date: 07-26-09 10:23

poor guys looks bad, but still has that incredible spirit, tough guy for sure.

Get well soon Jens!!

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Re: Message from Jens
Author: wazzutex
Date: 07-26-09 10:54

What a great guy!

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Re: Message from Jens
Author: Newfan
Date: 07-26-09 11:33

“Look at ME! I’m still alive!”

followed by…

“See? Not too bad. A severe concussion, but not too bad.”

followd by…

(sad face) “I won’t be able to ride the Tour of Denmark this year. I really wanted to ride the Tour of Denmark.”

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Re: Message from Jens
Author: Keith Richards
Date: 07-26-09 16:11

That dude!

–
“I was thinking on the descent that it was going very well for me, that I could still work a bit for the Schleck brothers – and then I woke up on the stretcher in the ambulance.”–Jens

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Re: Message from Jens
Author: Entheo
Date: 07-26-09 16:26

there’s something endearing about a guy who says “bummer” with a german accent.

not hard to tell where he landed.

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Re: Message from Jens
Author: Serotta94
Date: 07-26-09 16:42

total bad ***.

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Re: Message from Jens
Author: mikez
Date: 07-26-09 18:34

Yowza. All things considered he looks prett good. He’s pretty lucky his facial injuries wheren’t worse. Major facial reconstruction surgery is awful.

Good to see him recovering and with a good attitude.

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Re: Message from Jens
Author: barry
Date: 07-26-09 18:38

I love Jens. A speedy recovery please!

Jul 26, 2009 @ 6:57 pm
Dave from San Diego

Please get well soon
-Dave

Jul 26, 2009 @ 7:01 pm
MarcellusB

Jens, Dude! Nice tan. You almost look like a Brother! Well, not really, but right now your face looks like you’ve paid some dues in my old hood. Wicked bad crash, Man; but much respect to your competitive spirit on the bike as well as in recovery. Hope to see you back in California next year. I’ll be the guy with Dredlocks, yelling “Gehen Sie Mutter-Ficker, gehen sie!” That doesn’t work well in German, does it? Anyway. Go Jens, go!!!

Jul 26, 2009 @ 7:15 pm
Martha

Glad to hear you are BETTER than expected! I agree with the comment that we Americans would trade Lance for YOU anyday.. tee hee hee!
Hope you are on the bike again soon.
You are the BEST, jens!!!!

Jul 26, 2009 @ 9:10 pm
Dave H

I could feel your crash through the TV, ouch! I’m glad you are doing better than what people were speculating.

Get well and look forward seeing back to racing.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 9:13 pm
jarod

Thanks for the update Jens. Get well soon. Funny story, my 9 year daughter saw your crash, and watched the replays. This morning a boy on a BMX doing tricks crashed on his face (he was ok), and my daughter said “hey Dad, he just did a Jens”

Maybe it will catch on.

Get well soon!

Jul 26, 2009 @ 10:24 pm
Will & Rachel

Jens,

We are both psyched that you are healing up after hitting the pavement so dramatically. We can’t wait until you get back out there and start putting your breakaway partners through the Voight meat grinder.

Tear some legs off during your recovery!

Will and Rachel
Los Angeles

Jul 26, 2009 @ 11:14 pm
chris

jens, your cordial cross-team conversations at the head of the peloton and tireless efforts to assist and push those around you are always inspiring to witness. the camaraderie and positive energy you bring to the group go noticed and appreciated by many.

it’s almost as inspiring as your vicious cycling and ability to deliver a cogent, hopeful statement under the influence of a head full of spark-trailed, high-velocity road rash. amazing.

get back in there soon. the sport needs you.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 11:29 pm
ripper

Jens is the model gentleman racer. He’s the embodiment of professional cycling and professional sports, for that matter.

Jul 26, 2009 @ 11:49 pm
True Tourtillott

Jens Voigt taught Chuck Norris to ride a bike.

Jul 27, 2009 @ 12:18 am
Animal

Glad to see you are recovering Jens! The toughest guy in the peloton…

They had to repair the road after you hit it! Hah!

Looking forward to seeing you racing again.

Jul 27, 2009 @ 2:10 am
Vitaly

Hi Jens! Wishing you a speedy recovery! You are the great rider!Hope to see you in Vuelta!

From Estonia.

Jul 27, 2009 @ 5:03 am
Joy

I can’t believe how rugged you are. I’ve been nursing a sore shoulder for months after falling of my bike at 10 miles an hour. I have not had the guts to get back on–excuses excuses excuses. Well, in your honor, I’m getting back on the bike tomorrow.

Carefully, though.

You start out a bit slowly too, please, and especially no solo training for a while. A brain bleed is no joke.

I hope you’re serious about riding for another year, BTW. You seem as hungry to be on the bike as ever, which makes me so relieved! Any chance you’ll be well enough for the Giro Di Lombardia?

Jul 27, 2009 @ 5:25 am
Margo Visser

I’m so relieved to hear you that you are on the mend from that very nasty crash. It must be the fact that you are in such good shape that saved you. Here is hoping that you have a speedy full recovery!!

Jul 27, 2009 @ 6:15 am
Klaus

Schön zu sehen, dass es Dir langsam besser geht, Jens. Der Sturz war schon ziemlich hart, aber offensichtlich nicht hart genug, um Dich vom Sport wegzulenken. Auf den letzten Etappen hast Du zwar gefehlt, aber das Team konnte Dir ja noch ein schönes Geschenk bereiten – Andi bester Nachwuchsfahrer und 2. auf der Tour. Alberto war einfach zu stark… Wie auch immer, weiter alles Gute und hoffentlich bis bald, bei uns in Münster ist es jetzt locker 31/32 Grad, ich geh mal ein bisschen radeln:).

Jul 27, 2009 @ 7:14 am
Tom

Get well soon Jens!!

Jul 27, 2009 @ 8:11 am
Bryon

It is great to see that you are doing so well — the rest of the Tour wasn’t the same without the best man in the peloton! All the best with your recovery!

Jul 27, 2009 @ 8:58 am
Josh

Get better Jens! Everyone here in Los Angeles is backing you!!!

Jul 27, 2009 @ 9:15 am
kerry

Thanks for the video update! I knew you’d be OK, but you look even better off than I expected. I still remember that day in the Deutschland Tour when you shot out of the tunnel and caught Levi right at the summit– hell, if that didn’t kill you, nothing will. Get ready to be mobbed if you come to Missouri, man– because to serious cycling fans you’re a living legend.
Kerry

Jul 27, 2009 @ 10:08 am
Melinda

Jens, you are so awesome! I am so glad you will be back. You are an inspiration in so many ways. Stay healthy!

Jul 27, 2009 @ 10:45 am
Bob

Gute Besserung, Jens! Get well soon.

Jul 27, 2009 @ 10:47 am
Dave Thomas

Hi Jens, Great to see you are still in one piece- a lot of us had a sleepless night when we saw it on tv! Thanks for giving us so many inspirational moments over the years, and get well soon.

Dave

Jul 27, 2009 @ 12:22 pm
Damyan Filipov

Hi from Bulgaria,Jens (((:
just be strong!

Jul 27, 2009 @ 1:13 pm
dwt

Jens Voigt:

You are the best teammate anyone would ever want and one of the most exciting guys in the peloton to watch. Not to mention one of the very good guys. Get well soon, get back on the bike, and kick some more butt!!

Jul 27, 2009 @ 1:25 pm
John

Jens, glad you are ok and wish you all the best for your recovery. I saw your crash live on Eurosport, and I must admit that dark thoughts crossed my mind as to your health. Total respect for you as a bike rider and as a person – get well soon from the UK!

Jul 27, 2009 @ 2:12 pm
Edel

Glad you’re not too injured, hope you get better soon, Did I hear Tour of Ireland in there?? That would make my year man. You’re the best

Jul 27, 2009 @ 2:51 pm
Vanni

Jens …sei un grande.. un vero G R A N D E!

Jul 27, 2009 @ 3:06 pm
William Price

Hello Jens,

Glad to see you are “OK” after suffering such a horrific crash!
Wishing you the best and a speedy recovery! The race was not the same after you left and I wonder if the outcome would have been different if you had remained. Your attacking style and total regard for the team has always been incredible to watch. Relax, rest and take it easy!
Best regards!

Jul 27, 2009 @ 4:36 pm
Andrea

I hope you’re feeling better and back on the bike soon! All the best!

Jul 27, 2009 @ 6:20 pm
Ted

What a relief to see you doing so well. You’re a smart and gutsy rider and, as you can see, you have fans all over the world. Here’s to your complete recovery and many great races to come.

Jul 27, 2009 @ 8:02 pm
Andrew

Hi Jens,

Great to see you sitting up and smiling. Love the “lucky I wasn’t seriously injured” line. I sincerely hope you never reach THAT state!

Get well soon! Cycling needs big hearts with the spirit to match. You show everyone that winning isn’t everything!

Jul 27, 2009 @ 9:12 pm
Jan

Jens,
You are THE man!
You always make us lough and you positive attitude is amazing.
Hope to see you in California again next year!

Speedy recovery!

Jan

San Diego

Jul 28, 2009 @ 12:50 am
Sergey

Дорогой Йенс!
Желаем тебе быстрей идти на поправку!!! Мы ждем тебя на очедных турах! Ты настоящий боец!
Сергей.
Туркменистан
Ашхабад

Jul 28, 2009 @ 12:54 am
H

Good to see you are recovering and planning to return to racing. Fingers crossed for rapid recovery and many successful races from Los Angeles, California

Jul 28, 2009 @ 1:01 am
Paula Pothier

Dear Jens,

I watched the Tour de France for the first time in my life this year from my living room in Victoria, BC, Canada. I was looking for a hero (and in spite of all the hype surrounding the big Tour legends/heroes), it is you who will always wear the “hero jersey” in my eyes. I wish you a very speedy recovery and will be routing for you in next year’s tour.

Jul 28, 2009 @ 1:58 am
Rod

Hi Jens, Great to see this video and to know that you are OK. Hope your recovery goes well. All the best from your Aussie fans.

Jul 28, 2009 @ 2:24 am
John M

Get well soon Jens .. your riding and your attitude are a real inspiration….

Jul 28, 2009 @ 10:49 am
Tony Brown

Jens

I’m glad to see you in good spirits.

Tony
Richmond, Virginia

Jul 28, 2009 @ 11:14 am
Sam

Jens,

I will party with you in Paris anytime

Jul 28, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
Max

Jens,

So glad to see you are on your way to recovery. You gave me such a scare. Keep up the good spirits you are such a unique rider and a real hero.

Max

Rome, Italy

Jul 28, 2009 @ 1:41 pm
Mick

Jens, hope that you will be ok for the Tour of Ireland, either way get well soon. Best wishes from Ireland.

Jul 28, 2009 @ 2:33 pm
Allison

So glad you see you are healing well and in good spirits.

Take care!

Jul 28, 2009 @ 5:04 pm
Jay Daley

Hi Jens.
You are a great rider with a very attack minded spirit, I realy enjoy watching you hammer at the front in the break – aways. I was horrified to see your crash on TV. I wish you a speedy recovery, Hope to see you off the front of the bunch in the Tour of Ireland.

Best of Luck
Jay From Ireland

Jul 28, 2009 @ 5:40 pm
Kate Santich

Whew! I’m relieved to see that you’re doing so well. Watching the crash on TV gave me nightmares, and I’m delighted to know that you will be OK and will come back to racing. I’ll be cheering for you!

Jul 28, 2009 @ 5:53 pm
Lee from Massachusetts

Jens, you rock!
I could NOT watch your crash without cringing. Keep up your spirits and get well soon. We miss the “Saxo resident battering ram” as Pro Cycling calls you.

Jul 28, 2009 @ 6:27 pm
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Jul 28, 2009 @ 7:39 pm
Ernie

Jens, So glad to finally hear that you are OK and not badly hurt. When we watched your accident it brought back my simular accident. I wreck on fathers day after going over a railroad track with hole big enough for my front wheel to fall in. Bike stayed I landed 15 feet up the road on my face and shoulder. Broken jaw, fractured cheek bones and eye socket with a face that looked about like yours. Only difference is my 58 year old body isn’t healing quite as fast as yours. Good luck in your recovery and glad to see you are going to do TDF at least one more time. Can’t have Lance get all the press. Ernie

Jul 28, 2009 @ 10:03 pm
Kenny Kopecky

Get well soon Jens! Thanks for the video update and best always! You are among our families favorite racers in the peloton!

Jul 29, 2009 @ 12:42 am
John Frigaard

Jens…I know what you’re going through. Same happened to me, except I was only going 41.5 mph.

Descending ‘White’s Hill’ in Marin;
Head Over on my face;
Unconscious ~ 4 minutes;
Fractured cheek bone;
Multiple stitches and Road Rash;
(you ARE looking better than me…and that’s a Good thing)

Colnago…$7000
Medical…$80000
The Experience…Priceless

jtf

Jul 29, 2009 @ 1:07 am
Spanky Ham

Jens,

Get better mate, so good to see you doing so well…

s

Jul 29, 2009 @ 5:02 am
Bodin

Jens, your riding inspires us, your humour inspires us (”I get paid to hurt people! How cool is that?”) and now your courage inspires us.

Get well soon. All of us Aussies love you and can’t wait to see you back on the bike.

Jul 29, 2009 @ 5:11 am
Christopher Tassava

I hope the recovery is continuing and that we can see some good results later this summer and in the fall.

Jul 29, 2009 @ 8:48 am
Renee

Get well soon, Jens! You are one of my favorites, I admire so your spirit and willingness to do whatever it takes. Glad to see that your injuries weren’t worse.

Jul 29, 2009 @ 9:43 am
JDR

So glad to know that your injuries are not too deep. I thoroughly enjoy watching how you race with passion, commitment and teamwork!
Good luck with your healing process!
Jim

Jul 29, 2009 @ 11:19 am
Claudia

Jens, glad to see from this video that you are sharp as ever and on the mend. I’ve just gotten into cycling and triathlons over the past year at the ripe old age of 50, and really enjoyed watching the grand tour events on tv this year. You have become my favorite cyclist because of your great attitude, tireless effort, selflessness and non-stop energy. Get better soon – I have no doubt you will heal well and quickly. Hopefully we will get to see you next year in the Tour de California and TDF – those races would not be the same without you!

Jul 29, 2009 @ 3:32 pm
Garret

Jens, good to see you doing so well. There are many, many people rooting for you. Glad to see that you’re resting and thinking about getting back out there!

Jul 29, 2009 @ 5:38 pm
Cyclingpage

Jens, Your prowess on the bike is amazing, love to see you powering the breakaway or stringing out the peloton, but your positive attitude from a hospital bed is truly inspiring. Your good outlook on such a dramatic setback will surely keep lots of us inspired to always go for it! Thanks for your recovery update. I look forward to seeing you healthy and on your bike as soon as possible!
Greg
Downey, CA, USA

Jul 29, 2009 @ 6:09 pm
Bryan O'Neill

Here’s to Jens – May you return to the peloton soon, only to attack and leave the group behind!

Jul 29, 2009 @ 9:57 pm
Tim

Jens,

You are awesome!We were so disappointed and concerned on seeing your crash. Your courage is so inspiring.

Gods speed in your recovery and best of luck in your future racing.

TW & KW

Jul 29, 2009 @ 11:00 pm
Tim

Jens,

Great to see you after the shunt not looking so bad. Hope to see you racing later in the year. You sound like ‘The Terminator’….”I’ll be back!”

Jul 29, 2009 @ 11:01 pm
Norm

Dear Jens,

Great to see you doing well! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

It would be great to see you race here in the States at the Tour of Missouri… but, take it at your pace, it’ll be good to see you race wherever you are!

Warm regards,
Norm
Brooklyn, NY

Jul 29, 2009 @ 11:30 pm
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Jul 30, 2009 @ 6:25 am
yellowspinzone

Jens,

I’ve gone down a few times. But, nothing compared to that spill. It was, to say the least, “heart stopping”. You have fared a lot better than I expected. Thanx for taking the time by providing an update. You are a true champion!

God bless.
YELLOWSPINZONE

Jul 30, 2009 @ 6:39 am
matt

Great to hear and see you are doing well considering…
I saw you race in the Giro last year and am looking forward to seeing you tear it apart again in your next race. Your an animal!

Heal well
Catch you on the flip side.
matt
USA

Jul 30, 2009 @ 6:46 am
tomas

it is great to see you doing so well. your fighting spirit is an inspiration and i and many other fans wish you all the best in the future. on the bike and off.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 7:12 am
Larry

Glad to see your doing better, hope you heal fast and feel pain free soon. Take care.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 7:25 am
Mefford

Great to see that you are doing well Jens. I hope that your recovery goes quickly, that you enjoy your rest time, and that you have a very successful return to racing later this season.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 7:40 am
Pete

Jens – all best wishes to you on your recovery. You’re a great bike rider and a fine man.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 8:05 am
Marc

We were all so scared for you here in Toronto when we saw your crash and we’re thrilled to find you doing so well! Here’s to a speedy recovery! Allez!

Jul 30, 2009 @ 8:06 am
Shane Richardson

Jens,

Great to see you alive, well, and upbeat! Mend quickly and get back on that bike. You are a favorite of all the guys I ride with locally and of mine and we missed seeing you at the end of the tour.

Remember… Chicks dig scars!

Jul 30, 2009 @ 8:07 am
David Doolittle

Jens, Dude, it is amazing and fantastic to see you doing so well. I have been following cycling and your career for many years. Your devotion to sport and the human race is inspiring. Glad to hear that you are planning a return to the peleton. Cycling would not be the same without your presence! Best Wishes – David

Jul 30, 2009 @ 8:44 am
Bill

Looking great Jens, the tan line looks scarier than the injuries though

Jul 30, 2009 @ 9:25 am
Rick Schulze

Jens,

I have always thought you were one of the best, classiest riders. I even picked up the DVD about CSC and their tour efforts with the special segment at the end, I saw this some time ago.

I was really concerned watching you crash, I just took a header a bit over a year ago but at only half the speed. Those types of wrecks can be bad.

I am glad you are healing well. Perhaps when you feel better you can go find the guy in the neutral Mavic car and teach him how to change a wheel. You were robbed.

Take good care of yourself.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 9:45 am
Sue

Jens,

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. Hope to see you here in the US @ the Tour of Missouri. You are one of my all-time favorite racers and I always enjoy your crazy mad attacks and your work as the strong-man of the peloton. Keep it up! Sue

Jul 30, 2009 @ 9:45 am
A.J.

Jens–thanks for the video and we here in Tampa,Fl are so glad you are doing ok. You have always been a favorite rider of ours and you always will be! Take Care and hope you recover well! A.J.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 9:52 am
Chris

Jens,

Wishing you a speedy recovery! I’ll be sure to tell Chuck Norris that, for a little while anyway, he doesn’t have to check under his bed at night for you!

Looking forward to seeing you back on the bike!

Jul 30, 2009 @ 9:55 am
Lindy Gligorijevic

You are the toughest man alive. All the best, Jens.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 9:57 am
CHRehn

Jens, Get Well Soon. You are a very inspirational rider. Keep up the good work.
CHRehn
Walla Walla, Washington, USA

Jul 30, 2009 @ 9:57 am
Lee

Jens,
you are my HERO.. I totally love you!!

OMG! I nearly had heart failure when you came off your bike, but THANKFULLY you will be ok…

Hope to see you at the Tour of Ireland, even for a visit ‘if not to ride your bike’.. I will take you out on the town for a recovery party, the Irish know how to party..

Get well soon

lee xxx

Jul 30, 2009 @ 10:00 am
Theresa Flannery

All the best for a speedy and thorough recovery. So glad to hear you are doing well.

Theresa

Jul 30, 2009 @ 10:01 am
M Robuck USA

All the best to a class rider! See ya back in the peleton soon.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 10:06 am
James

Get well Jens! You’re a true inspiration. :->

Jul 30, 2009 @ 10:09 am
kw

Jens, I wish a speedy recovery to you. You are one of my favorite riders. So sorry this happened. All the best.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 10:16 am
David

Wishing you a speedy recovery and can’t wait to see you racing again.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 10:16 am
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Jul 30, 2009 @ 10:32 am
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Jul 30, 2009 @ 10:41 am
Thomas from Seattle

Jens,

I have always thought of you as a terrificly honest and sincere rider, full of good cheer and humor. Apparently, I am right

I am very glad to hear you are doing so well. My thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery.

Looking forward to seeing you on the bike soon, and certainly at the TdF 2010.

warm regards

Thomas
Seattle (USA)

Jul 30, 2009 @ 11:02 am
Chris

Gute Besserung! We love you Jens, you’re hard as nails and an inspiration to all of us out there slugging it on a bike. Whenever I’m out of gas, I think of you. Glad to see you’re doing ok!

Jul 30, 2009 @ 11:21 am
Matthew Laube

Jens, you are my favourite rider out of everyone! While we are focused on the big names of the sport we are sad to see such a work horse like you get overshadowed. They should have a ‘Workhorse’ jersey in the tour. It would be forever a Saxo Bank jersey that is on your back. IN fact, my dream tour team would consist of 8 Jens Voights and an empty bicycle… you could still make it win!

Jul 30, 2009 @ 11:38 am
Mark Waters

Hey Jens,
The general public has no idea how hard bicycle racing is. Those of us who ride or race know that it is the most demanding sport of all. We appreciate your committment and courage. The pros are suberb athletes, who endure far more than so-called “major sports”.
Thanks for your inspiration, and selfless attitude. On top of that you are hilarious!Your #1 in my book. Get well soon.
Mark

Jul 30, 2009 @ 12:02 pm
dano

Jens,

So glad to hear that you are on the way to recovery. Love your racing style, and looking forward to seeing you in the peloton.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 12:28 pm
Paul Fritz

Jens, Having lived through a faceplant in race myself (broken jaw, 4 teeth), I cringed especially hard when your wreck was on TV. It’s great to see that you’re going to heal ok. Hang in there and know that it will be a special treat for all of us to see you making the other guys suffer yet again.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 12:36 pm
Stephen

Thanks for the update Jens!
Your spirit is inspirational.
Please come to California next May where we can cheer you in person!

Stephen

PS: Chicks will dig the scars…

Jul 30, 2009 @ 12:37 pm
Brian Kuhl

Jens,

Thank God you are ok!! You are the best rider out there and you have inspired me more than any other cyclist with your work ethic, teamwork and great sense of humor with your teammates.

You need a nickname now like “The Punisher” or something

Can’t wait to see you back at the front putting the guys through the meat grinder!

Cheers.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 12:50 pm
Felix McCelery

Get well soon dude

Thanks for this update, looks painful to talk

Jul 30, 2009 @ 1:11 pm
Mr. Hills

The peloton is NOT the same without its sheriff.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 1:47 pm
bikerchick

Jens, all the very best to one of the best men in the pro peloton! You are an inspiration and of course I am thrilled to see your eagerness to get back on the bike after watching your horrific crash. I’m so sorry everyone had to witness that

Jul 30, 2009 @ 1:47 pm
Bob

Jens it is so good to see you weren’t hurt more seriously. You’re an inspiration to us all.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 1:58 pm
ken

Thanks for taking the time to give us the message Jens! I’ve loved watching you ride over the years! You’ve been an inspiration for striving for the best while keeping perspective!!

Jul 30, 2009 @ 3:16 pm
Pat and Sandy

We wish you a speedy recovery and hope your family is also doing well.

We have been recreational riders and cycling fans for over 10 years now, and often ask each other which member of the pro peloton would we like to have to our home for dinner. The answer is always Jens Voight. Of course your family can come too!

Jul 30, 2009 @ 3:47 pm
Don Laming

Hey Jens, wishing you a speedy recovery from your horrific crash. It was a pleasure to meet you at the Legends dinner at the TDU in Adelaide this year, so looking forward to seeing you back on the bike soon.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 4:13 pm
Jane Skelton

Jens, so glad you are okay! I so enjoy watching you race. You are a credit to your profession. Bet wishes for a speedy recovery. Thinking of you.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 4:13 pm
Johann

hallo jens
ich wünsche dir beste und schnelle genesung und hoffe das es dir einigermaßen wieder gut geht. kommen gerade aus frankreich zurück und konnten dich bei deiner “arbeit” entlich mal live sehen.
alles gute und grüsse Johann

Jul 30, 2009 @ 4:18 pm
Pete Crowdell

Wishing you a speedy recovery Jens. Cycling needs you!

Jul 30, 2009 @ 4:43 pm
Marcus Valdes

Jens,

Good luck on the recovery. You are a wonderful example of a true athlete. I met you at the Tour of Georgia and I have your autograph!

Marcus

Jul 30, 2009 @ 4:52 pm
Velodramatic

Jens,

No more Ultimate Fighter on your bike. Glad to see you getting better and in good spirits. Can’t wait to see on the front of the group riding everyone’s legs off soon.

::V

Jul 30, 2009 @ 5:13 pm
Mark

Hi Jens,
I saw a set of pictures of the TDF on a website. One was of you on the road right after your crash, and a comment was that “It broke my heart”. I feel exactly the same.
Your racing was the very best of the entire tour, the next was George Hincapie.

Tour racing is a team sport.

Highs = Jens V.
Lows = Jens V.

Heal up fast!

Jul 30, 2009 @ 5:29 pm
Ly & Toomas Chatham New Jersey

It was so upsetting to see you get injured. We always look forward to see you in any race. You are such a class act to the sport of cycling. We wish you a speedy recovery and wait for your return to cycling.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 5:44 pm
John

I am a great admirer of the strength and persistence of Jens Voight. He is great cyclist and a valuable model for all of us.

Get well Jens!

Jul 30, 2009 @ 6:45 pm
Mike

Jens, you are one of my favorite pro cyclists of all time. I’m so sorry about your misfortune during the TdF. I hope you recover quickly and fully. You will be sorely missed until your are racing again. You can do it all. You are inspiration to younger riders, so get well soon. You are one tough guy. I admire how well you are handling the accident.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 7:34 pm
Graeme Street

INTERVIEW REQUEST ON “SETBACKS” and “COMING BACK FROM INJURY”

Jens. As always, you impress me.

I’d love to interview you about dealing with setbacks and the “unexpected” for us all.

I have over 70,000 cyclists that I know your story and interview can impact.

Websites include…

http://cyclo-club.com

http://everydaycyclistpodcast.com

Jens, you are my favorite rider ands I know for many of my members/listeners as well. We all deal with these setbacks and we all can learn from your experience.

Interested, let me know.

graeme@cyclo-club.com

You make me proud to be a fellow cyclist.

Get well.

Graeme Street

Jul 30, 2009 @ 7:37 pm
Kylie Hayward

Jens,

I was so happy to see your video. Please take care and know that around the world we’re thinking about you and wishing you a fast recovery.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 8:43 pm
Tom Vitt

Jens,
So glad to see you are on the road to recovery. Stay positive and stay well. All the cyclists here in Myrtle Beach SC is rooting for you.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 8:58 pm
Suzanne from Texas

Jens,
you are an inspriation! I am thankful that you are wearing helmets these days.
gute besserung : )

Jul 30, 2009 @ 9:41 pm
Andrey

Jens,

Recover well and fast. I wish you the best. Way to have a positive outlook and attitude.

Get well.

Jul 30, 2009 @ 9:41 pm
John

Good luck for the speediest recovery possible. You are one of the toughest riders ever.

John
Santa Rosa, CA

Jul 30, 2009 @ 9:45 pm
Greg Carroll

Jens, Sorry about the crash, but heal quickly.

Looking forward to your return to the Tour of California and to Paso Robles

Be well,

Greg

Jul 30, 2009 @ 10:44 pm
Scott_AVL

Jens, so good to see you’re doing OK! I was just sick when I heard you crashed, you were having such a good tour. Hope you’re feeling better each day and will be back out there ripping the legs off people again soon! Cheers!

Jul 30, 2009 @ 11:25 pm
Dave Weatherall

Jens
good to see you’re getting better. I heard about the accident on Bayern-5 on the way home from work but hadn’t realised how bad it was ’til watching the ‘highlights’ on Eurosport that night. Ouch!!!

Keep getting better. It’s a joy to watch you working so hard

All the best

Dave.

Jul 31, 2009 @ 1:03 am
Dean Cahow

Jens,
It’s great to see that you are recoving in good spirit and that you are looking forward to your return to riding and competition. Many of my friends and I are avid fans of pro cycling and we all have tremendous respect and admiration for your stength as a racer and your character as a pro.
Best of luck; I hope we’ll see you here in the States soon.

Jul 31, 2009 @ 9:09 am
Jamie Zwiebel

Jens,

Your presence in the peleton is sorely missed.

Hope your recovery is going well and look forward to seeing you back racing soon!

All the best.

Jul 31, 2009 @ 10:03 am
BStephens

Jens,

Your attitude and courage are what gives Pro Cycling its staying power. Best wishes for your full recovery.

BS

Jul 31, 2009 @ 12:38 pm
Jesus Nieto

Vamos Jens!! Keep showing the world that spirit never ages. I know your attitude will keep your recovery going ahead of schedule.
By the way… why are you still wearing leg warmers?

Sorry for the bad joke. We are all looking forward to see you showing some big huevos out there on the road.

Jesus Nieto
Cancun, Mexico

Jul 31, 2009 @ 1:43 pm
HiranW

Hey Jens,

It was a sickening feeling to see the accident unfold on the telly. Fantastic to see you are doing well under the trying circumstances.

Hope you take the time to recover properly, rest up and come back when you are ready.

Our best wishes to an awesome ambassador not just for the sport of cycling, but also many sportsmen could do well to emulate.

Take care, and look forward to seeing you racing down under (in australia) one day.

ride on

–
Hiran

Jul 31, 2009 @ 11:56 pm
Susan Miller

Jens – My boyfriend Eddie and I have been fans of yours for many years. We always enjoy your attacking style in the breakaways. We were horrified watching your crash and although you look pretty sore and banged up, it’s nice to hear that you are recovering and in better condition than we feared. Best wishes for a speedy recovery from us here in NY!

Aug 01, 2009 @ 9:57 pm
Mike T

Good to see that you’re ok! Hope you have a speedy recovery.

I always enjoy watching you race, hope you make it to the Tour Down Under in 2010!

Aug 02, 2009 @ 10:33 am
Jose Iturrieta

Jens
It is great to see you with such a positive attitude.
I though you where a great rider. Now you have showed that you are a tremendous person as well!!!
Keep the wheels turning!!!

Aug 02, 2009 @ 2:09 pm
Douglas P

Jens!
There isn’t a cyclist on earth that isn’t elated that you are doing well!!!!!
Get better son and vest of luck!
Doug

Aug 02, 2009 @ 7:26 pm
JeffS

Just saw your postcard- great to see that you are doing well. Thanks for the communique! Was so relieved to see you doing well after such an awful crash I saw the sparks, but you are too tough to be hurt badly. I am a man with few heroes, but you are certainly one of them. You are an inspiration in attitude and bicycling talent. All the best to you and your family, and I wish you much success for as long as you race- which I hope is a long time.

Aug 02, 2009 @ 7:34 pm
Bo

Jens, you are a hero to our family. Your work ethic and positive attitude is an inspiration. We love you man. Get well soon and we hope to see you at the front of the peloton dishing out some punishment soon.

Aug 02, 2009 @ 8:19 pm
Jon S Thomas

So glad that you are doing well and hoping that you will have a speedy recovery. You are an inspiration to so many people. My wife and I have followd you at the Tour of California and we are huge fans and are looking forward to seeing you at the Tour of Calif in 2010. All the best to you and your family. Jon&Nancy

Aug 02, 2009 @ 11:39 pm
Robert

Hi Jens!!!
So great to see you recovering so quickly. My fiancee and I were so worried and are happy to see you in such good spirits. We’ve been checking the internet frequently for updates on your condition, and it was great to see your video!
Heal up quickly,
Your fans,
Robert and Kristen

Aug 03, 2009 @ 2:28 am
Beth Travers

You are an inspiration to all of us. Keep racing, see you out there soon. God Bless

Aug 03, 2009 @ 11:31 am
Robert J. Winstead

In response to “Mike” who left the first post:
—————————–
“As you know, most of us American cycling fans will trade you for Lance any day. You are way more fun.”
—————————–

“[...]most” of us would not trade in an amazing seven tdf wins and best rider of all time. It sounds like you would, yet “most” would not. Including Jens’ from comments in numerous interviews referring to Lance: http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/?pg=fullstory&id=2834&status=

That needed to be said.

Jens,
I wish you the best and a speedy recovery. You are hands down one of the most valued riders of your era and constant in the peloton. Your work ethic and positive attitude are much more than inspiring. You are proven; here’s a big thanks from a big fan. It is a shame that you could not finish the tour this year. I heard that you may be entertaining retiring to spend more time with your family. What ever you decide, I and I’m sure others wish you and yours the best.

Best Regards,
Robert

Aug 06, 2009 @ 10:08 am
G.Cawthorn

The boys done good but The Tour wasn`t the same without you-you always give 110per cent.Hope you are feeling better, Good Luck,mate

Aug 09, 2009 @ 5:02 am
David

I missed your smile and humor the last week of the tour. Get well soon, so that you can get home to ride with your kids.

Aug 09, 2009 @ 3:48 pm
John

Jens,

The TDF has been over for many days now, but please know that your fans still think about you and wish for your speedy recovery!

All the best and hope to see you on top of the podium soon.

John Barsevich
Woodbury, CT USA

Aug 11, 2009 @ 10:11 am
J. Trecker

Glad to hear that you are making a good recovery.
Take care of yourself and we look forward to seeing you back at the head of the peloton soon.

Aug 13, 2009 @ 11:43 am
Mark

This is why you are everyones favorite rider, you have such a great attitude. Thanks

Aug 14, 2009 @ 7:41 pm
Frank Hitch

Mr. Voigt.
Seeing you crash caused alot of concern and petition to God for you. was glad to find you recovering and talking so well. Thanks be to God! Sending you words from the book to encourage you.
“My soul, wait in silence for God only, for my hope is from Him
He only is my rock and my salvation,
My stronghold; I shall not be shaken
On God my salvation and my glory rest;
The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God”

EIN’ FESTE BURG

Best Regards,
Frank in Virginia

Aug 21, 2009 @ 9:38 pm
MishaPowerauto

Может кто-то скажет про них пару слов? Разве вы знаете другую хорошую фирму?
http://www.saxobanktakingthelead.com – супер!!!!

Aug 22, 2009 @ 7:47 am
stuart bolton

Jens

Hope your recovery is going well and you are back on the bike soon.

Stuart Bolton
Sheffield, UK

Aug 22, 2009 @ 1:03 pm
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Aug 26, 2009 @ 8:45 am
Retro Biker

How is Jens doing now? Its been a while since the crash and I haven’t heard any further updates.

Nov 03, 2009 @ 10:59 am
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[...] back in peak shape. I do not want to end my Tour de France’s participation with a crash”. See Jens’s post crash video video from the hospital But before then, Jens Voigt will without any kind of training enjoy a couple of weeks of well- [...]

Nov 04, 2009 @ 6:54 am
electromozzo

Благодарю вас, очень приятно было прочитать, и сделать для себя определеные выводы.

Nov 04, 2009 @ 8:40 pm
Don Mackey

Jens,

Good to see you back at the FRONT in the Tour Down Under. Keep up the GOOD work, stay well.

Don Mackey.

Jan 31, 2010 @ 9:13 pm

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