BY RAMADANI SAPUTRA | THE JAKARTA POST When it comes down to it, determination has a greater impact than giftedness, Olympian cyclist Kristin Armstrong once said. Such spirit was reflected in Eritrean Metkel Eyob of Trengganu TSG Cycling, who conquered the 2019 Tour de Indonesia’s toughest stage – Stage 4, known for having the cycling […]
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BY ZEB WOODPOWER | CYCLING NEWS With two stage wins, a second place overall finish behind teammate Joseph Areruya and victory in the team classification with Dimension Data for Qhubeka, the Tour of Rwanda was the perfect farewell to the squad for Metkel Eyob.
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By KT Press, Jean Bosco Nsengimana has won the 7th edition Tour du Rwanda, as Team Rwanda claims trophy for what has been described the most competitive tournament ever. Eritrea’s Metkel Eyob won today’s and last stage of 120km-10 laps around hilly Kigali city. Metkel Eyob dashed from thin air and took the lead of […]
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When sport and politics clash: we talk to Eritrea’s top talents denied a chance of racing in Europe by bureaucratic red tape By Andy McGrath, THE brightest cycling talents from one of Africa’s strongest nations are being handicapped by visa problems that prevent them from racing in Europe. Top under-23 Eritrean riders Tesfom Okubamariam, Metkel […]
Continue ReadingBy MTN-Qhubeka, The World Cycling Centre Africa MTN Qhubeka Feeder team have had consistent podium places thus far this year and entered the Carnival City Macsteel National Classic with confidence. The race was held over 160km, which is about 60km longer than most races, which the team felt suited their qualities well. The competition got off […]
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