Greg Van Avermaet earns himself the right to wear a gold helmet for four years by winning the Rio Olympic road race
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For many athletes, the Olympic Games is the peak of their career. To the average canoeist, rhythmic gymnast or shot putter, it is their everything. Road cycling, however, fits less seamlessly into the fouryearly sports jamboree.