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THE GRASS-ROOTS ACTIVISTS

While we have concentrated on those with a global influence, we could hardly not give a nod to those grass-roots helpers upon whom the sport is propped up.

We had plenty of nominations for them, a children’s cycling coach. “He puts all his free time into the role,” said the double world champ. “He’s fighting for a training environment where everyone is having fun… everybody is developing on their own level and respect for each other is one of the most important ‘rules’.”

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