Suren embraces the challenges of European mountain biking

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2026-10-06
WINDHOEK, 05 October 2025  – Junior cyclist Roger Suren while crossing the line in the A1 highway during the 26th edition of the Namibian Cycle Classic that saw over 500 riders, who competed across three categories: 25 kilometres (km), 60km, and 100km. Suren was crowned winner of the elite men's category. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 05 October 2025 – Junior cyclist Roger Suren while crossing the line in the A1 highway during the 26th edition of the Namibian Cycle Classic that saw over 500 riders, who competed across three categories: 25 kilometres (km), 60km, and 100km. Suren was crowned winner of the elite men's category. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA
By Hesron Kapanga
WINDHOEK, 06 OCT (NAMPA) – Junior cyclist Roger Suren says he is embracing the demanding realities of professional mountain biking after moving to Europe to race for the Alpecin-Premier Tech Development Team.
The 19-year-old, based in Belgium, says the standard of competition in Europe is considerably higher than what he experienced in Namibia and even South Africa, forcing him to adapt to faster, more intense, and more crowded...
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WINDHOEK, 08 February 2026 - Junior rider Roger Suren (in meroon) while in action against Alex Miller during the 2026 Nedbank Namibia National Road Race champions. Suren was crowned national champion for 2026 in the road race after completing the 167 kilometres race  that saw them ride through the new A1 and Dordabis road. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 08 February 2026 - Junior rider Roger Suren (in meroon) while in action against Alex Miller during the 2026 Nedbank Namibia National Road Race champions. Suren was crowned national champion for 2026 in the road race after completing the 167 kilometres race that saw them ride through the new A1 and Dordabis road. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 08 February 2026 - Junior rider Roger Suren (in meroon) while in action against Alex Miller during the 2026 Nedbank Namibia National Road Race champions. Suren was crowned national champion for 2026 in the road race after completing the 167 kilometres race  that saw them ride through the new A1 and Dordabis road. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 08 February 2026 - Junior rider Roger Suren (in meroon) while in action against Alex Miller during the 2026 Nedbank Namibia National Road Race champions. Suren was crowned national champion for 2026 in the road race after completing the 167 kilometres race that saw them ride through the new A1 and Dordabis road. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA
KWALE, 24 November 2025 - Namibian cyclist Roger Suren celebrates winning a bronze medal in the junior men's race at the 2025 African Cycling Confederation (CAC) Road Cycling African Championships in Kwale, Kenya. (Photo: Contributed) KWALE, 24 November 2025 - Namibian cyclist Roger Suren celebrates winning a bronze medal in the junior men's race at the 2025 African Cycling Confederation (CAC) Road Cycling African Championships in Kwale, Kenya. (Photo: Contributed)

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