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Aleix Espargaro signs up for two very different races on very different bikes
Aleix Espargaro is transitioning to becoming a professional cyclist after retiring from MotoGP.
He will debut as a pro cyclist at the Tour of Austria next month with WorldTour team Lidl-Trek.
Espargaro has a strong passion for cycling, having used it in his training regimen for MotoGP.
Joining Lidl-Trek, he will race in a 718km, five-stage Tour of Austria, known for its challenging mountain climbs.
Recently, Espargaro finished seventh in a 123km race, gearing up for his pro cycling debut.
Additionally, he will make his debut for Honda in MotoGP this weekend as a wildcard entry, racing for the injured Luca Marini.
