the first African winner of the Tour de France

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[Noodley]

It's more likely that it'll be Froome

 

[raindog]

That's really cool.
And I noticed this today.....
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/hong-kong-star-soon-to-be-courted-by-pro-teams

 

[Cycleops]

Thats great, I hope makes it. He will need serious financial backing though, which he sounds like he might have.

 

[defy-one]

Running joke with my wife when during the summer ..... i would come in from a long ride to watch The TDF (me in roadie gear)

Her: do you notice anything about those riders?
Me: no, what
Her: none of them are Indian (cue her & kids start laughing)
Me: wait till next year ..... (me also laughing by this stage)

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

"Some champions are born, not made".

Good article. Never heard of the guy but looks like we might do soon enough, with the right backing.

 

[Moodyman]

Professional cycling has largely been the preserve of affluent white Europeans.

It'd be good if the sport could extend to other demographics like tennis and golf have done.