Hailing from Eritrea, Daniel is a product of the UCI World Cycling Centre. In 2012, he become the first African rider of colour to complete a Grand Tour in the Vuelta a España. Daniel also formed part of the MTN-Qhubeka team that raced the Vuelta a Espana in 2014 as well.

Before turning professional, he spent time as a stagiaire at Cervélo TestTeam. While Daniel was in more breakaways than one could count in 2014, his most notable result came at the Tour of Luxembourg’s final stage when he sprinted to 3rd behind Andre Greipel and Matti Breschel. While Daniel has always been good on the hills, his time trialing ability also improved drastically in 2014 and the new season looks to be one of great opportunity for the Eritrean.

Born: 10-11-1988
Birth Place: Debarwa, Eritrea
Height: 188cm
Weight: 70kg
Turned Professional: 2012
Rider Type: Tour Rider

Career Highlights

2015
Eritrea National Championships TT
African Championships TTT
2nd African Championships TT

2013
Prueba Villafranca-Ordiziako Klasika
African Continental Championships TT

2012
London Olympian
African Continental Championships TT

2011
GC Kwita Izina Cycling Tour
African Continental Championships TT
African Continental Championships TTT
Eritrea National Championships TT

2010
GC Tour of Rwanda
African Continental Championships TT