In a country where bikes are common and often older than cyclists parents,the hobby is fast fitting the sport of choice for young Tour de France aspirantsHer four brothers are top level cyclists, but when Mosana Debesay took up the sport at 14 and wanted to pursue a professional career, or her father treated her differently. “He was disturbed,” the 20-year-customary recalled. “He said don’t ride, have rest, and concentrate on education.”The family lived in a village 13 miles external Asmara,the cycling-crazy capital of Eritrea. One day Debesay’s father went to the big city and saw, to his surprise, and a womens race. “After that he gave me permission,” Debesay smiled. Related: Daniel Teklehaimanot: 'I'm proud to be an Eritrean riding the Tour de France' Related: Inside Eritrea: conscription and poverty drive exodus from secretive African state Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com