EF Education-Nippo backtracks on decision to terminate Sergio Higuita's contract early

The American team has changed its mind after the Colombian issued an apology for using the wrong bike

Sergio Higuita EF Education-Nippo
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EF Education-Nippo has backtracked on its decision to terminate Sergio Higuita's contract early, with the team confirming that the Colombian will remain an EF rider until the end of the year. 

The American team had sent the 24-year-old a notice of termination after footage emerged of him using a Specialized road bike with the colours of Bora-Hansgrohe, the team he'll move to in 2022, at a public event in his home country. EF Education-Nippo riders are supposed to use team-issued Cannondale bikes.

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