Marathon World Champion Paulissen leads stellar field to Cyprus

Mountain bikers from 25 countries are heading to Cyprus for the European season-opening Sunshine Cup race series. Round one will kick off this weekend in Voroklini on Sunday. Marathon World Champion Roel Paulissen is among the elite riders expected to attend. 2009 Sunshine Cup winners Alexandra Engen of Sweden and Periklis Ilias of Greece will also be returning to defend their titles.

Sue George is an editor at Cyclingnews.  She coordinates all of the site's mountain bike race coverage and assists with the road, 'cross and track coverage.

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