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Five Para-Cyclists to Watch at the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships
Discover the top para-cyclists to watch at the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Dumfries & Galloway in August
The UCI Para-Cycling World Cup season has hit its conclusion after three thrilling rounds in Belgium, the Netherlands and the United States.
Ahead of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in August, the World Cup season gave us a taste of who’s looking in form to challenge for a Rainbow Jersey,
Here are five Para road cyclists to be on the look out for in Dumfries this August, with each of them claiming wins across the World Cup season.
5 Para-cycling Road riders to keep your eye on in August
Tristan Bangma (Netherlands) - Men B Category:
Tristan Bangma, alongside pilot Patrick Bos, continue to be a dominant force in para-cycling.
With a string of victories in the UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup, including gold medals in both the time trial and road race events, Bangma has showcased his exceptional speed and talent.
The duo won two Rainbow Jersey's at the 2022 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Baie-Comeau, Canada - claiming gold in both Men B 28.4km TT & Men 105.3km B Road Race
Samantha Bosco (USA) - Women C4 Category:
After a dominant 2022, Samantha Bosco has established herself as the rider to watch in the Women C4 catagory.
Bosco, who is the reigning Women C4 Time Trial and Road Race UCI World Champion, completed an undefeated UCI World Cup season, securing gold medals in both the time trial and road race events at the 2023 UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup.
Her dominant 2023 performances make her a standout athlete to watch at the Championships in August.
Florian Jouanny (France) - Men H2 Category:
Florian Jouanny has demonstrated his versatility and exceptional abilities in para-cycling.
A decorated long-distance triathlete, Jouanny has proven his prowess in the Men H2 category. With gold medals in both the time trial and road race events at the UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup events in Maniago and Ostend, Jouanny's endurance and determination make him a formidable competitor in the upcoming World Championships.
Jouanny is the reigning Men H2 Road Race UCI World Champion.
Marieke Van Soest (Netherlands) - Women T1 Category:
Marieke Van Soest has consistently been the athlete to beat in the Women T1 category in 2023. With victories in both the time trial and road race events at the UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup, Van Soest has established herself as the favourite for the Rainbow Jersey once again in August.
Van Soest is the current Women T1 Individual Road Race and Time Trial UCI World Champion, after claiming two stunning victories in Canada in 2022.
Fin Graham (Great Britain) - Men C3 Category:
Fin Graham's performances in the Men C3 category over the past two seasons have garnered plenty of attention within the cycling world.
As a standout para-cyclist from Great Britain, Graham has displayed his talent with gold medals in both the time trial and road race events at the UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup in 2023.
The current Men C3 Road Race and Time Trial UCI World Champion hails from Inverness in the north of Scotland, and will be looking to make a significant impact in front of the home crowds in Dumfries in August
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