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'I just went with all I had' – Tim Torn Teutenberg follows in the wheels of five-time-winning aunt Ina-Yoko Teutenberg at Philadelphia Cycling Classic

Lidl-Trek had the numbers and one well-timed tyre puncture

'I just went with all I had' – Tim Torn Teutenberg follows in the wheels of five-time-winning aunt Ina-Yoko Teutenberg at Philadelphia Cycling Classic

Tim Torn Teutenberg, a 24-year-old cyclist from Lidl-Trek, claimed his first professional road victory at the Philadelphia Cycling Classic on Sunday. The race, which had not been won in ten years, saw Teutenberg defeat Robert Donaldson and Jonas Rutsch in a thrilling sprint finish. The event honored his aunt, Ina-Yoko Teutenberg, a former five-time women’s champion who works as a lead sports director for Lidl-Trek’s women's team.

Teutenberg's victory came after he made a bold move with just over 220 meters left in the race, showcasing his impressive speed and tactical acumen.

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