World Cycling body chief McQuaid says it won't be long before an Indian cyclist makes it big
World Cycling Body (UCI) chief Pat McQuaid believes the sport of cycling has huge potential in India, and with a little help from the government, Indian cyclists can make it big in the sport.
"I have seen some Indian cyclists race and to be honest, cycling in India is at a very low level now as it has been for many years. That's the reason I am here to boost the cyclists. I will try and talk to some key people and ministers and get some support to raise the standard of cycling in India," McQuaid told rk-sports yesterday.
He was speaking on the sidelines of the announcement for the second edition of ID sports-organised Mumbai Cyclothon, "Tour de Mumbai" scheduled to be held in Nashik (175km) tomorrow and Mumbai (108km) on February 13.
Teams like RadioShack from USA and Liquigas from Italy are set to feature in the race, the Mumbai leg for which will begin and end at MET, Bandra with participants set to ride across the Bandra Worli sea link.
Besides the professionals, around 1000 participants are expected in the Amateur Ride (28km), Corporate Challenge Ride (15km), Green Ride (15km) and Kids Ride (3km).
"We want to develop cycling in different parts of the world. India is a huge country. Economically too, it is one of the strongest countries in the world and with such a huge population, I believe many have the potential to do well in this sport. In years to come, surely there will be many Indian cyclists taking part in major cycling tournaments like the Tour de France," said McQuaid.
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