Axel Peschel

At Mexico City in 1968, East German cyclist Axel Peschel, father of Uwe Peschel, participated in the Olympic in the 100-kilometer team time trial, finishing 13th. Unfortunately, Peschel had a tyre problem after eight kilometers, which hindered the team’s chances.

In 1965 and 1967, Peschel won the Tour de GDR. He also won several other tours: the Peace Race in 1968, the International GDR Cycling Week in 1969, and Tour d’Algérie in 1970. He also won the East German road race title in 1971. After his active cycling career, Peschel studied sports science at DHfK Leipzig. From 1972-75, he was Technical Director of the cycling section, and from 1975-91 was coach of SC Dynamo Berlin. After German re-unification, Peschel trained as a sports manager, and from 1993-2005 was employed by the Landessportbund Berlin.