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‘We can put some UAE riders in UAE Team Emirates-XRG. Why not?’ - Yousif Mirza on developing the next generation of Emirati riders

Former pro and UAE Team Emirates-XRG DS speaks to Global Peloton about his own journey to the elite levels and a bright future for Emirati riders

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