Olympic champion Spitz confirmed for Sunshine Cup

A rider checks out the new course at Amathous

A rider checks out the new course at Amathous (Image credit: Bikin' Cyprus)

Olympic champion Sabine Spitz confirmed her participation in Cyprus Sunshine Cup. The German will lead a contingent of riders from nations such as Sweden, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Spitz traditionally uses the Mediterranean island as a place for early-season preparations. Last year, she won two races as she readied for her eventual gold medal ride in Beijing, China, at the Olympic Games.

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