In 1981, at the age of 19, he became the youngest ever winner of the Tour of Austria . 14 professional years followed. The highlights of his career include taking part in the great tours, namely six Giro d'Italia and three Tour de France . He reached the Tour de France 1987 as his best place in 14th place. He reached Paris on his own (with the Italian Stefano Allocchio) as the only "finisher" on their team. In 1989 he surprised the professional world by winning the World Cup race in San Sebastian . In 1991 he switched from professional road cycling to mountain biking , followed by World Cup victories in Germany and Canada . Zadrobilek is the first cyclist in the world to win a road and a mountain bike world cup race.
After his active sports career, he is now a recognized business trainer, farmer and author , he lives in the Vienna Woods .
Individual evidence
^ Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung . Frankfurt July 21, 1987.
