The Challenges of Cycling in Eritrea

People in Eritrea love cycling and as a result there's a lot of talents. But trying to make it in a professional peloton that has been traditionally dominated by white Europeans can pose challenges for African cyclists. Language was one of the major things, culture, friendships, family and then food, nutrition, hydration,. All that kind of stuff providing that accommodation, then visas and residency permits - dealing with all of the different entities. Bringing riders from different countries, different backgrounds, it was hugely challenging. And what of the man himself? Well following a terrible crash at a big race in April in which he suffered from concussion, his team have been managing his time very efficiently. However in the