Taavi Kannimäe turns pro cyclist at 34
Taavi Kannimäe, one of Estonia's strongest time-trial cyclists, has turned pro at the tender age of 34.
Kannimäe joined the Quick Pro Team, a home grown setup and in fact Estonia's only professional team currently.
"When the team pitched the idea to me, I didn't have to think long. I'm already 34 — it's the last moment to take this opportunity," Kannimäe said of the news. "I'm very excited, and we'll see what the new year brings. I've also started working with a top coach who trains other team members as well," he added.
"Quite a few people have heard about — and seen — Kannimäe's fantastic numbers on the bike. He is especially strong in the time trial, and we want to help him become even faster and stronger," a Quick Pro Team team press release said. "It is no secret that one of the goals for both him and the team is the Estonian time-trial championships. Jokingly, you could say the boys are happy they no longer have to race against Taavi, as it caused them quite a headache."
Kannimäe is expected to make his professional debut at the end of January at the UCI stage race Pune Grand Tour in India.
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Editor: Andrew Whyte, Maarja Värv
