Peter's biography

Prof. since: 2007
Victories: 3
Style of rider: All-rounder
Hobbies: Music, travelling
Favourite race: Tour de France
Personal website: www.velits.net 
Twitter name: @petervelits 

Like his brother Martin, Peter is also an authentic cycling globetrotter, spending most of the year far from Slovakia riding and training, or just on relaxing holidays like the ones the twins usually spend in California at the end of each season. In 2012 Peter conquered the Tour of Oman and followed up that win with a victory in the national championship TT. After a roller-coaster Tour de France, Peter was part of the squad that captured the World Championship TTT in Valkenburg. Always available and interested in change, next year Peter is aiming to improve in the major stage races as well as one-day events.

Peter's victories

2007 (1)
GP Fourmies

2009 (1)
GP Kanton Aargau - Gippingen

2010 (1)
17th stage Vuelta a España

2012 (3)
Overall Tour of Oman, Slovakian National TT Championship, World Championship TTT

Peter's previous teams

2007:  Wiesenhof Felt (1)GP Fourmies 
2008:  Team Milram  
2009:  Team Milram 
2010:  Team HTC – Columbia 
2011:  HTC - Highroad  
2012: Omega Pharma – Quick-Step Cycling Team 

Peter's photos

Peter's videos

Episode 3: Our Journey Through France | 26/07/2012

Episode 1: Our Journey Through France | 07/07/2012

Peter's news

Vuelta Ciclista al Pais Vasco: Velits 2nd in Select Group Formed Near Descent to the Finish

In the 157km Stage 1 of Vuelta Ciclista al Pais Vasco, A two rider break was dwindled to one as the riders approached the sixth and final climb of the day: Category 2 Alto de San Miguel. Omega Pharma - Quick-Step Cycling Team was near the front, ready to put their GC leaders Tony Martin and Peter Velits into good position for a good result.

OPQS to Vuelta Ciclista al Pais Vasco

Omega Pharma - Quick-Step Cycling Team has announced the selection that will take part in 837km Vuelta Ciclista al Pais Vasco, taking place from April 1st until April 6th. The six-stage, 837km UCI WorldTour race ends with an important 24km time trial in Beasain, which includes some tough climbing sections of 7.33%, 6.92%, and 12.14% gradients.

Paris-Nice Stage 5: Velits, Chavanel Top 10 GC After Finish on La Montagne De Lure

Omega Pharma - Quick-Step Cycling Team riders Sylvain Chavanel and Peter Velits did their best to protect their GC standings on a crucial turning point, on the Stage 5 summit fiinish on Category 1 La Montagne de Lure on Friday.