Björn Thurau

Björn Thurau (born 23 July 1988) is a German former professional road racing cyclist, who competed professionally between 2007 and 2019. He is the son of former cyclist Dietrich Thurau.

After retiring, Thurau was a presenter for Global Cycling Network's German-language YouTube channel. He left in February 2021.

In September 2021 he was banned from cycling for doping offences, and his results dating back to December 2010 were stripped.

Major results

 * 2006
 * 1st Overall Grand Prix Rüebliland


 * 2009
 * 4th Rund um die Nürnberger Altstadt
 * 7th Overall Szlakiem Grodów Piastowskich


 * 2011
 * 9th Overall Paris–Corrèze
 * 10th Overall Azerbaijan International Cycling Tour


 * 2012
 * 4th Overall Mi-Août Bretonne
 * 6th Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen


 * 2013
 * 1st jersey red.svg Mountains classification Tour de Luxembourg
 * 10th Coppa Ugo Agostoni


 * 2014
 * 1st jersey red.svg Mountains classification Tour de Suisse


 * 2017
 * 3rd Overall Tour of Qinghai Lake