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Features, Merhawi Kudus, Videos - June 19, 2019

Video: Exploring the world of Eritrean champion Merhawi Kudus

From dominating the Tour of Rwanda at just 18 years old to completing the Tour de France at 21 years old, Eritrean cyclist Merhawi Kudus continues to impress. In the video above, Sinamatella Productions visits Kudus’ home in Asmara, Eritrea to understand his story firsthand and learn how his home and his roots still remain …

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doping, Features, News - June 18, 2019

Two riders caught doping at New York gran fondo

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Two riders have tested positive for EPO at the GFNY World Championship in New York, organisers announced on Tuesday. Colombian Felipe Mendez and Argentinian Gabriel Raff both returned samples containing recombinant EPO in out-of-competition tests held in the lead up to the May 19 gran fondo. Organisers claim that Mendez also “tried to claim his …

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15 up-and-coming riders you need to know about

The depth of talent in the men’s and women’s professional pelotons continues to grow with each season’s new signings. From junior world champions, to multi-discipline riders, to multiple-time national champions to childhood prodigies — all the riders below are worthy of your attention. These are the riders we expect to be dominating the sport in …

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Sagan leads Tour de Suisse after stage 3 victory: Daily News Digest

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Welcome to your Daily News Digest. Here’s what’s happening today: Sagan wins stage 3 at the Tour de Suisse, Dumoulin cleared for training after minor surgery, Thomas laments Froome’s absence from the upcoming Tour de France. Those stories and more in today’s Daily News Digest. Story of the Day: Sagan leads Tour de Suisse after …

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From couch to Kanza: Eight days notice, 200 miles, and a bike from Walmart

Dirty Kanza’s a big event, and plenty of riders structure their year’s riding around it. That wasn’t to be my path. Eight days was all I had. Eight days to get myself from couch to Kanza, on a bike from Walmart that I'd never ridden.

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