After some of his former Telekom teammates admitted having been used
illegal substances, he confessed to taking EPO, growth hormone and
cortisone from 1993 to 1998, including during his victory in the 1996
Tour de France (25 May 2007).
Former Danish road bicycle racer and current team owner and manager of
CSC.
First and only Dane, who has ever won the Tour de France (1996 with
Telekom).
Has 2 sons from previous marriage to Mette Riis.
Resides in Toscany with wife, former professional handball player Anne
Dorthe Tanderup and their 3 sons.