Matti Breschel

Danish professional road cyclist

Matti Breschel - Danish professional road cyclist
Born

August 31st, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Denmark

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Born in 1984, this cyclist specialized in road racing and represented Denmark in international competitions. Notable career highlights include participation in prestigious events such as the Tour de France and the UCI Road World Championships. Following a successful professional career that began in the early 2000s, this athlete competed for teams like CSC and Saxo Bank, earning recognition for significant performances in various races. Following retirement, continued contributions to the cycling community as a mentor and coach were noted.

Participated in the Tour de France

Competed in UCI Road World Championships

Rode for CSC and Saxo Bank teams

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