Miller calls on organisers to create more technically challenging courses

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2026-03-02

WINDHOEK, 08 February 2026 - Elite men riders from right to left, Alex Miller, Theuns van der Westhuizen, Tristan de Lange, and Martin Freyer during the 2026 Nedbank Namibia National Road Race champions that saw them ride the 167 kilometres route through the new A1 and Dordabis road. Under-23 rider Roger Suren was crowned national champion after winning the sprint against Alex Miller. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 02 MAR (NAMPA) - Leading Namibian professional road cyclist and mountain biker, Alex Miller, has urged local race organisers to introduce more technically demanding courses at national championships to better prepare riders for international competitions.

Miller, recently crowned champion of the 2026 Nedbank Cycle Challenge, said Namibian cyclists would benefit significantly from competing on more complex routes.

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GROSS BARMEN, 23 August 2025 – Namibia’s male cyclist Alex Miller while in action during the 2025 Khomas100 African Gravel Championships a race which saw riders from across the continent competing for UCI points, over 157 kilometres from Windhoek to Gross Barmen Resort outside Okahandja. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 08 February 2026 - Elite men riders from right to left, Alex Miller, Theuns van der Westhuizen, Tristan de Lange, Martin Freyer, and Roger Suren during the 2026 Nedbank Namibia National Road Race champions that saw them ride the 167 kilometres route through the new A1 and Dordabis road. Under-23 rider Roger Suren was crowned national champion after winning the sprint against Alex Miller. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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