Vinokurov

I was happy to hear this and I’m ready to work to raise another Olympic champion for my country,” said Vinokurov, recalling his meeting with Tokayev.

In an interview with The Astana Times, Vinokurov, the winner of the 2006 Vuelta a España and 2012 Olympic champion in the group race, offered an honest assessment of the team and shared his ambitions for the development of Kazakh cycling.

Unfortunately, most of the younger coaches are concentrated in central areas like Astana and Almaty, while the regions may be lacking,” said Vinokurov.

Vinokurov attributes success in cycling to integrating the best innovative practices in this high-paced sport.