Bradley Wiggins says Biniam Girmay’s Gent-Wevelgem win ‘changes everything’ and is 'shift in cycling's inclusivity’

Biniam Girmay’s historic Gent-Wevelgem victory is proof that cycling is progressing in terms of inclusivity, according to Discovery Cycling expert Bradley Wiggins. Girmay became the first Eritrean to win a World Tour race on Sunday, beating Jumbo Visma's Christophe Laporte and TotalEnergies' Dires Van Gestel in the 248.8km cobbled classic.

Ad/> Pundits and professionals alike hailed the 21-year-old’s seismic achievement, and Wiggins believes it is a strong sign cycling has become a «multicultural and multi-national sport». CyclingWiggins: I think I'd have struggled against Pogacar30 MINUTES AGO Speaking at Discovery's year of cycling launch, Wiggins said: “I think pretty much the same as everybody else really.

I think it's a real sign that there's been a real change in cycling — a real shift in terms of it being way more inclusive now. “It's definitely a multicultural sport and a multi-national sport now.

And for him winning I think that's – maybe not a catalyst – but it certainly will be inspirational for everyone watching back home in his country. “We've already had success over the last couple of years with Daniel Teklehaimanot and people like that.

To win Gent-Wevelgem, which is a race that is historically ingrained in cycling and part of the fabric of cycling, I think it's a historical day for cycling — it really is.” 'Historic day for cycling' — Former pros praise 'superstar' Girmay after Gent-Wevelgem win Blazin’ Saddles: More to come from Girmay after historic Gent-Wevelgem win Girmay wins historic Gent-Wevelgem for Eritrea Last year Girmay made history at the Road World Championships when becoming the first Black African to finish on the podium. Asked if Girmay’s success could lead to an emergence of riders from