Daniel Lloyd

Cyclist and sportscaster

Daniel Lloyd - Cyclist and sportscaster
Born

August 11th, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

Links & References

Born in England, a professional cyclist specialized in road racing. Competed in multiple national championships and was a member of various cycling teams throughout the career. Transitioned to sportscasting, providing analysis and commentary on cycling events for television and online platforms. Worked on coverage of major cycling tours, increasing visibility for the sport in the media.

Competed in the Tour de France

Provided commentary for cycling events

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