russian cyclist Petr Rikunov admitted that it was a shame for him not to have the opportunity to perform in the national champion’s jersey at international races.
Russian riders are allowed to compete in neutral status if they compete for a team that is not registered under the flag of Russia and Belarus. Also excluded is the performance in the T-shirt of the champions of Russia at international competitions. Rikunov won the group race at the Russian Championship in Saransk.
– Feel good. The race went well for our team. Initially there were a lot of attacks, it turned out that three people from our team were separated, the guys worked for me and we succeeded,” Rikunov told .
— Your team rider won the Five Rings of Moscow in June, and now you have the Russian champion’s T-shirt. Tyumen is a strength?
– There is no other word for that (smile).
– Under the conditions of sanctions, you will not be able to perform in the jersey of the Russian champion at international races. That’s a shame?
– It’s a pity that in principle, we can’t perform. In the status of the champion of Russia, it is even more offensive: not to show yourself in races in the jersey of the championship, not to compete for high results in this status in international competitions.
Do you already have race plans?
– No, now we rest, then we will prepare calmly.
– Why?
– And it’s still unknown.
Source : MatchTV
