Henok Mulubrhan elected the best African Cyclist of the 2023 after a season that sees him secure a World Tour contract

Saturday, 16 December 2023 at 01:00

Eritrean Henok Mulubrhan is the winner of African Cyclist Trophy 2023, award given to the best cyclist of the past season. Mulubrhan was chosen over the winner of last three editions, his compatriot Biniam Girmay, and Morocco's Achraf Ed Doghmy.

Mulubrhan made a name for himself winning the Tour of Rwanda as well as two stages, the Tour of Qinghai Lake. He also took the title at the African Continental Championships. These performances see Mulubrhan take the step up to the World Tour with Astana Qazaqstan in 2024.

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"I am really happy for the win. I have dreamt to become the 'best African cyclist' after having come close to winning in the past. This year I had the best season of my career so far and I'm excited to make the next step with Astana next year," Mulubrhan expressed.

He recieved the most votes from the jury, chaired by five-time Tour de France champion Bernard Hinault, and consisting of twenty renowned riders, coaches, journalists, managers and organisers, involved with the racing on the African continent.

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I'm very honored to receive this important prize as "The best African Rider 2023", this prize represents the reward for my best season till now. Thank you very much to the Organiser of this prize and to the Jury leaded by Bernard Hinault, one of the best riders ever 🙏🏻

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