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Robert Förstemann stands out. His XXL thighs attract attention. "That's my trademark somewhere," he said in the "SID" interview: "I train my legs every day, twice on average." The result is impressive, almost frightening. Förstemann manages 290 kg in the squat and even 800 kg in the leg press. Förstemann's thigh circumference is 75 cm. These more than hint at his remarkable achievements in cycling. In 2012, he won bronze in the team sprint at the Olympics and has been riding a tandem bike for several years.

Together with the visually impaired Thomas Ulbricht, he wants to win his first title in Scotland. Robert Förstemann will act as his guide. Ulbricht was previously a successful track and field athlete, but switched to cycling due to Achilles tendon problems. He explains: "I then approached Robert in the gym and asked if he would like to take part. In the "SID" interview before the 1000m time trial on Friday, Förstemann said: "We want to beat our best time by as much as possible". Last year, the tandem duo rode to bronze at the World Championships and even secured silver in the sprint. Robert Förstemann's thigh strength is also urgently needed on the tandem. This weighs around 200 kg with the duo, which must first be accelerated when stationary.

Robert Förstemann's unlikely start also gives Julius Friedhelm Beucher (President of the German Disabled Sports Association (DBS)) cause for concern, he said in the "SID" interview: "I always think the crank will break".

The Heuer team reports that Robert Förstemann's start replaces many stress tests.