Accra, June 16, GNA – The Ablekuma vicinity and its environs will witness two big cycling competitions in the coming days.
The first event dubbed “Accra Cycling championships” would blast off from Ablekuma enclave and the Olebu stretch in a fierce 13 laps -104km race for the junior category on June 25.
The elite division and under-23 categories would kick start their 19 laps-152km race on June 26.
This “must watch” road battle would see top-notch wheelers in the country in the likes of Emmanuel Otukornor Sackey of River Park Accra, Abdul Rahman Samed, current road controller and Prudential ride champion, Anthony Boakye of Sunyani River Park Cycling club, experienced Isaac Sackey, dangerous Frank Akuffo amongst others.
The five-day Tour Du Ghana (Route of the South) Road race follows immediately from the 6th -10th, July 2022, in what promises to be a Road bout amongst the crack riders in the country.
The Tour Du Ghana event would take cyclists through four regions in Ghana, Greater Accra, Volta, Eastern, and Central regions with a total distance of 640km.
It’s a trademark event in establishing who controls the pedals and a bragging right for the upcoming riders to prove their mettle.
Speaking to the Technical Director of the Ghana Cycling Federation Mr. Shaaban Mohammed, he was highly optimistic that next week’s race would be very interesting and a must-watch.
The strategic planning of these double crackers has attracted other partners and sponsors to come on board and share these road honours.
President of the Ghana Cycling Federation, Mr. Mohammed Sahnoon has endorsed this exercise and believes this is the right step in exploring the power and readiness ahead of major competitions.
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