Mäi Munneref

And here is the translation of the Revue article about Fränk. Unfortunately it is just an excerpt and we can find more in the edition 27/07 of this magazine. So if someone his this one please let me know ;)

The only problem I have with the translation is the headline... Unfortunately I can't speak Luxembourgian but nevertheless I would say that 'Mäi Munneref' must be "My Mondorf' in English... Anyway, here is the translation

My Mondorf

To Fränk Schleck his hometown means more than just the place he comes back to after a hard race and refuel his energy tank. Mondorf is he personel retreat.

Two strong guys: Fränk poses with the stature of John Grün which stands near his home.

"There are some anecdotes which must be told for this story.", says Fränk and and sits down comfortably. One of them is the anecdote of the 'Rousebierg'. This is a mountain near the home of young Fränk and it was the first mountain he tried to ride on when he was young. "At first I never reached the top of the mountain. I always had to dismount and walk the bike."

But then someday the 'Rousebierg' was just a snap anymore. That was the time when Fränk and his younger brother Andy put the fear of God into the boys of their neighbourhood. "Weorganized races just for fun. We always had our nose in front and won.", remembers Fränk. Both were such bundles of energy, that some of their mates flagges and went home tired while the brothers went on.

Since decembre of 1984 the family Schleck lives in spa Bad Mondorf. At this time Fränk was four and a half years old. He can still remember his school days. In the school yard the old chestnut trees are still standing, while the building are renovated.

Lovely relic: The little French-Luxemburgish costumhouse is a true eyecatcher

Also Charlotte Strasser is kept in good memory. The mother of famous footballer Jeff Strasser was Fränks teacher. "I really liked her. She was always nice." Like most of the boys during that age Fränk did a lot of sports. His parents made a point doing that. Football and table tennis. But to play football in the team of US Mondorf was never his great passion. Others were better in it. He also was an acolyte. "I've always been a good boy.", says he and smiles.

But there was trouble one time when he aimed high and climbed on the community antenna. When they were young he and his brothers had a lot of nonsense on their heads. They always needed action. Thankfully there is a big forest in and around Mondorf which were meant to play in it.

"We lived in close touch with the nature and went for walks with our dog often." Fränk is still in close touch with the nature. In his free time he likes to go hunting.


Unfortunately the articles stops at this moment. I would love to read the rest... Anyway, hope you enjoy it.