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By Cycling News published 8 November 2014

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David Millar (Great Britain) powers on in the rain(Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

Matt White and David Millar relaxing in 2003 ahead of stage 15(Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

David Millar has praised the Dave Rayner Fund for its role in his development as an aspiring professional, calling it “a massive help” for riders on the fringe of moving to continental teams.

Millar and Yates top bill at Rayner dinner

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