Aleksandr Vlasov: 'I, like a lot of Russians, just want peace'

Bora-Hansgrohe rider calls for an end to Russia's war in Ukraine

Aleksandr Vlasov
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Russian professional cyclist Aleksandr Vlasov has called for an end to the war in Ukraine, saying that he just wants peace.

The Bora-Hansgrohe rider posted on Instagram announcing his opposition to the war. As a Russian rider on a German team, he is still permitted to continue racing, however he will not be allowed to wear his Russian national champion's jersey in any time trials.

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