Original Story Published by: Jonathan Roorda for CyclingPub.com
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Merhawi Kudus was one of the first members of the 'Eritrean wave' of riders to make their way to cycling's top level.
The 25-year-old recently joined Astana Pro Team and has already proven to be a valuable asset for his new team with an overall victory in the Tour du Rwanda - his first ever in a UCI stage race, in addition to winning two stages.
The Eritrean champion seems to be in great shape, also thanks to Astana's preparation in Spain throughout the winter. CyclingPub had an opportunity to speak to Kudus during the winter camp in Calpe, Spain.
Can you tell me why you decided to switch teams after five years at Dimension Data?
Yes, I spent five years there, having joined in 2014 when I became a professional. I had a really good time with them but after five years I need to keep developing. Dimension Data became more focused on one-day races and sprints, which is why I decided to change to Astana and improve with the GC guys.
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