Eritrea's Natnael Berhane's victory on the Tour of Turkey in May means that the 22-year old became the first person from sub-Saharan Africa to win a race of that class. But he is only one of several Eritreans in this cycling-mad Horn of Africa state making his mark on the sport, showing another side of a nation that makes headlines more for brutal repression than world-class athletes. Eritrea offers ideal training ground for serious cyclists, with its ...Sunday, 25 August 2013
Cyclists Pedal Eritrea Onto World Stage
Eritrea's Natnael Berhane's victory on the Tour of Turkey in May means that the 22-year old became the first person from sub-Saharan Africa to win a race of that class. But he is only one of several Eritreans in this cycling-mad Horn of Africa state making his mark on the sport, showing another side of a nation that makes headlines more for brutal repression than world-class athletes. Eritrea offers ideal training ground for serious cyclists, with its ...
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