Dowsett ready for lead out role in 'stressful' contract year at Israel Start-Up Nation

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Dowsett on a team ride at Israel Start-Up Nation's post-season camp in northern Israel (Image credit: Noa Arnon/Israel Start-Up Nation)

Alex Dowsett will have a key role in the Israel Start-Up Nation lead out train for newly acquired sprinter Giacomo Nizzolo in 2022, as he heads into his 12th season in the peloton, which is also a contract year for the British rider.

Dowsett told Cyclingnews that he is ready for possibly hanging up his bike next winter but he hopes to continue racing.

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