Simon Geschke of Team Sunweb.
Pro rider Simon Geschke sought some reassurance from Team Sunweb via social media that he isn't about to be banned from competing due to his beard.
The German rider's mock concern over his facial hair stems from a recent article in newspaper Het Nieuwsblad written by Sport Vlaanderen-Baloise team sports director and former pro Walter Planckaert.
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