Ajilete Grand Fondo Cycling Championship Gets Royal Blessings
Photo 1 : Soun of Ogbomosho in a group photograph with the cyclists
Photo 2 : Aseyin of Iseyin land ( In White Agbada) surrounded by members of his cabinet and the cyclists
The forthcoming maiden Ajilete Grand Fondo Cycling Championship continues to get the backing of cycling enthusiasts with the latest coming from two prominent traditional rulers in Oyo State; His Royal Majesty, Oba Gandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege 111, Soun of Ogbomosho and Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola, Adeyeri 111, Ajirotutu1, the Aseyin of Iseyin land.
They gave their blessings when some of the cyclists that will participate in the competition, led by Board Member , Cycling Federation of Nigeria, Femi Thomas and initiator of the championship, Adebayo Majolagbe paid them a visit in their various palaces.
The championship which will attract about 300 cyclists from across the nation, is slated for December, 18 this year and will be flagged off from Iseyin and terminate at Ogbomosho
The visit serves as a sensitization tour to formally inform the two monarchs about the event.
Speaking during the visit, Cycling enthusiast, Adebayo Majolagbe, who is an indigene of Ogbomosho informed the monarchs that the championship is going to make a very good impact in promoting the sports, keeping the youths busy and also serve as an avenue to highlight some of the tourists attractions of the two towns.
“We believe that this championship apart from helping in promoting the sports is going to help in building a cordial relationship between the Cycling Federation of Nigeria and the two towns.
“It will also help in creating more awareness about the tourists attractions that abound in Iseyin and Ogbomosho which will help in further projecting the two communities to the outside world” He said
Collaborating him, Femi Thomas who doubles as Chairman of Ogun State Cycling Association stated that they’re happy having the event in the two towns, promising that there won’t be any dull moment during the championship
” Its a great opportunity for us to have this type of event because we believe that Cycling Federation has been trying in its own capacity in order to encourage the sports and seeing this type of event coming up, we have no choice but to rally round and support the initiative because we believe it’s going to make a very good line up of opportunity for cyclists and then promoting the sports and like wise giving a role for the cyclists, enthusiasts, club ,and professional cyclists to come together and being able to give fund to the community which they are visiting.
“Also, using our sport in promoting such environment is a plus for us. So, we believe this initiatives will go a long way in projecting the community while also promoting cycling in Nigeria” He said
In their separate remarks, the two monarchs commended the Federation for their efforts in developing the sports and for chosing their communities to host the championship which they said will be of interest to their citizens.
They pledged their support for the championship and urged the organisers not to relent in moving the sports forward as it will help in reducing crime and other social vices as well as making the youths useful citizens of the country.
The Ajilete Grand Fondo championship is part of activities to celebrate the 2025 edition of the Cradle festival in Ogbomoso.
