TANJA ERATH
GERMANY
Hometown: Massenbach
Current City: Koln
Education: Graduated nursing school in 2011, Graduated medical school 2017
Age: 31
Strengths: Sprinter, short prologues
Career Highlights:
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3rd National Road Championships Germany 2020
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3rd La Périgord (1.2) 2020
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6th UCI WWT Tour of Guangxi 2019
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5th GC BeNe Ladies Tour 2019
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2x4th Stage Colorado Classic WE

About Tanja: The 2021 season is going to be my 4th season as a pro. I came into pro cycling through winning the Zwift Academy 2017. For over 15 years I used to be a triathlete and I raced fixed gear for one. Next to triathlon I first finished nursing school in 2011 and afterwards graduated med school in 2017 as a doctor. In my offseason I still love to go swimming and I can call myself more than lucky that I made my hobby my job.
// Q&A with Tanja
Why cycling?
I started with Triathlon when I was 11 yo and cycling was always my strongest discipline. When an injury forced me to quit running, I transitioned to cycling and felt like I found my purpose.
Favorite ride:
I love riding the hills around Adelaide. It was my first trip, when I turned pro and the dry heat, the eucalyptus trees and the chance of koalas and kangaroos crossing is just amazing.
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Favorite Cycling Moment (so far):
That is a hard choice between my bronze medal in the national road championships 2020 and finishing in 6th place in the WWT race Tour of Guangxi in China.
2021 goals:
Winning bike races with my new team :)
When not riding,
I like to...: spend time with friends and family, especially with my two little nephews. Furthermore I love to draw and do other sorts of handcrafting, while listening to podcasts.
Favorite warmup song:
St.Anger - Metallica
Favorite post-ride food:
See above —> Pancakes :)
Any advice to future // aspiring cyclists?
First find your love for the sport and the training before you focus on structured training and results.
Little-Known Fact:
I like to read forensic medicine books „for fun"