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Victor Lafay doesn’t need cycling, but cycling needs Victor Lafay
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Victor Lafay doesn’t need cycling, but cycling needs Victor Lafay

Within the next week, Victor Lafay will decide whether he wants to continue life as a professional cyclist.

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