Covid-19 spells ‘catastrophe’ for U23 ranks
The suspension of racing caused by the coronavirus crisis has been described as “catastrophic” for young male riders looking to secure professional contracts.
Every season, dozens of young riders across the world aged 21 and 22 – known as ‘fourth-year riders’ – race in the U23 category for the final time, more often than not, their last chance to earn a ride at a UCI-affliated team, whether WorldTour, Pro-Continental or Continental.
The dearth of racing, though, is expected to deny a large proportion of these riders the chance to accomplish their dreams.
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