Ronny Lauke replaces Thomas Liese as a interim trainer for the German National Women’s road team for the 2012 Olympic Games
Ronny Lauke has been named as the temporary trainer for the German National Women’s road team for the 2012 London Olympics.
Thomas Liese was expected to do the required task but he has now been replaced by Lauke because of his health issues.
German Cycling Federation is happy to have such an experienced coach for the event and Sports Director Patrick Moster is positive for an improved performance by the German team during the most awaited event of the year.
Patrick noted, “We are happy to have found an experienced expert like Ronny Lauke, who is well-accepted by all the riders, as a replacement for the ill national trainer Thomas Liese”.
Lauke is currently working as a Team Manager and Sports Director for the America based women’s side Team Specialized-Lululemon.
He is mostly known for his terrific performances at track through 1997-2004 and also won the junior world championships before accepting an offer as a Sports Director in 2008.
Judith Arndt of Team Orica-GreenEdge will lead the German team at the 2012 Olympic Games. Arndt will be accompanied by Ina Teutenberg of Team Specialized-Lululemon, who finished third during the recent world championships road race event.
Sven Meyer and Helmet Taudte will train the track endurance cyclists for the mega event starting scheduled from July 28-August 12, 2012.
The final cycling schedule for the coming event is as under,
Olympic Men's Road Race Saturday, July 28 2012 London Olympic Women's Road Race Sunday, July 29 2012 London Olympic Men's Individual Time Trial Thursday, August 2 2012 London Olympic Women's Individual Time Trial Thursday, August 2 2012 London Track Day One Thursday, August 2 2012 London Track Day Two Friday, August 3 2012 London Track Day Three Saturday, August 4 2012 London Track Day Four Sunday, August 5 2012 London Track Day Five Monday, August 6 2012 London Track Day Six Tuesday, August 7 2012 London BMX Day One Thursday, August 9 2012 London BMX Day Two Friday, August 10 2012 London Olympic Women's Mountain Bike Race Saturday, August 11 2012 Essex Olympic Men's Mountain Bike Race Sunday, August 12 2012 Essex
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