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Africans set for ride of their life at world championships
African cyclist Jeremie Ouedraogo will wear a wry smile when he lines up alongside his hero, Alexandre Vinokourov, when the men's road race starts at the world cycling championships here Sunday. But it is likely not to last long on a day the Kazakh, last week's Tour of Spain winner, will fight a host of top riders for cycling's coveted rainbow jersey. (22/09) ReadKeyword(s) : Race, Road, Rider, Competition, Championship, Jersey
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