Merhawi Kudus got his start in cycling when he was 14. His first race was with his school mountain-biking team, back in Asmara, the Eritrean capital where he was born and raised. He eventually transitioned to road racing and moved to Europe to turn pro. Merhawi is a gifted climber, whose results include an overall win at the Tour du Rwanda. He loves riding in the mountains around his home in Andorra. It’s always extra special when his country-people come out to the races to cheer him on.