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Roger Vaughan

'Night and day': cycling star to return after surgery

Australian cycling stars Sarah Gigante (right) and Amanda Spratt have undergone the same surgery. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Iliac artery endofibrosis - it's a mouthful, and a medical condition that has become a significant issue in professional cycling.

Australian star Sarah Gigante will finally head to her European base in Girona, Spain, on Thursday to belatedly start the season, having undergone major surgery in December to fix the problem.

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