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Tom Davidson

'When I decided to cycle away, they started attacking me' – pro cyclist knocked out by teenagers on training ride

Arvid De Kleijn of The Netherlands and Tudor Pro Cycling Team competes during the 7th UAE Tour 2025.

Tudor Pro Cycling sprinter Arvid de Kleijn has said he was knocked out on a training ride last month, and suffered a broken nose, after being attacked by teenagers.

In an interview with Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, De Kleijn said a group of 10 people, whose ages he suspected to be around 15 to 17, shouted abuse at him and referenced cancer, the disease his father died from in February.

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