Heras heads to Mongolia

Roberto Heras will race the inaugural Mongolia Bike Challenge in August, 2010.

Roberto Heras will race the inaugural Mongolia Bike Challenge in August, 2010. (Image credit: Mongolia Bike Challenge)

Vuelta a España winner Roberto Heras is headed to Mongolia for the inaugural Mongolia Bike Challenge. The ex-professional, Spanish road cyclist confirmed his presence in the mountain bike stage race that will take place on the East Asian Steppes. He and Italian Marzio Deho are the two favorites for the race, which will take place from August 7 to 22.

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