Turning professional in 1996 at age 22 with the Giant-Australian Institute of Sport team under the GIANT-A.I.S. Sports Director and Australian National Coach, German born Heiko Salzwedel.
Heiko Salzwedel began his professional career in 1996 at age 22 with the Giant-Australian Institute of Sport team, which was managed by the GIANT-A.I.S. Sports Director and Australian National Coach. He was born in Germany and joined this team.