A Turkish politician who had previously caused controversy over his cycling tights has been removed from office.
No official reason was given for his sacking but thousands have signed a petition calling for him to be reinstated.
The politician, Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli, regulary posts video of himself cycling through the province of Ardahan, which he is governor for.
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