Egypt
Looking for more racing
Alaliaa had raced at Arab, African and Egyptian national championships, but opportunities at home were limited to a few races each year. She wanted more experience in Europe and a chance to show what she could do.
Returning after injury
A shoulder injury interrupted her racing for a year and made her think about stopping. Her first race back in Belgium was difficult: she completed four of six laps. Soon she finished a full race and began to feel stronger again.
Finding a cycling family
Alaliaa arrived shy and worried that she would not find another cycling family. At the Flandrien Hotel she found a community that felt like home. In her interview she talks about continuing to learn, gaining experience and looking for a team.
