Precisely because of the complex and rich backdrop of the story, I had a lot of high hope in reading the article, but alas, the writer made it mostly about Jock. It's a pity, and well below the standard I expected from New Yorker, be honest.
Originally Posted by
Bacciagalupe
The coach's story is only one part of the article, and far from the most important. Most of it is about the riders, the economic conditions they're dealing with, their divided nation, their experiences when they raced in the US, and how they cope (or don't) with the horrific events of the recent past.
By the way, good job on focusing so thoroughly on Jock that you completely ignore all of the other individuals profiled in the article, against a backdrop of the worst genocide in recent history....