German Thomas Hellriegel won the 1997 IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawaii and has always been known for his bike prowess. Here now is his Cervelo P3 as he raced it at the 2016 Datev Challenge Roth. Hellriegel ended up experiencing a bad back around 140k of the bike, but the 45-year old popular German still rode 4:42 before eventually pulling the plug during the run.

A fully focused Thomas Hellriegel aboard this distinctive orange painted Cervelo P3.

The day prior the bike sat quietly among the pro bikes ready for action.

The simple Shimano Ultegra side pull brakes were somewhat of a surprise.

The components are Shimano Ultegra mechanical throughout, but Hellriegel added a CeramicSpeed OSP pulley system.

Hellriegel has worked with Hannes Hawaii Tours for a long time and thus this very colorful and unique Zipp disc wheel.

Simple skewers hold the wheels in place when the German steps hard on the pedals.

Rotor 3D cranks with a Power2Max power meter and a Stronglight ceramic teflon coated outer.

Old school shifters do the job for the man often called Hell on Wheels.

Thomas Hellriegel has been connected to Red Bull for a long time.

We are not sure why Hellriegel oped for this Chromag Trailmaster saddle that is more common among mountain bikers.

Two Specialized cages are attached to an old school and simple holder.

23mm Continental rubber front and back.

According to this image from Thomas Hellriegel's Facebook page, this accomplished German also likes fast cars in matching color.

All images except image 13 © Herbert Krabel / slowtwitch.com