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Having mobilised the approval of the International Cycling Union (UCI), the international race will be listed under the Category 1.2 of the Asia Tour. The race will see the top 13 professional cycling teams in the world competing with each other. Some of the biggest names from the world of cycling, such as Stuart O Grady,[url=http://www.ralphlaurenoutlet-uk.co.uk/]@#$%& uk[/url], Brad McGee, Baden Cooke, Scott McGory and Jan Kirsipu will compete for the top honours.
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After the success of the Bengaluru Cyclothon, TI Cycles, in the 60th year of its operations in India, is carrying forward its association with the event as the principal partner for India Cyclothon Mumbai 2010.
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