Cycling : over 100 cyclists for Ajilete Grand Fondo Event In Ogbomoso
The Cycling Federation of Nigeria has thrown it’s weight behind the forthcoming Ajilete Grand Fondo Cycling Championship scheduled for Ogbomosho in December this year
Board member Cycling Federation of Nigeria, Femi Thomas says the federation will be giving technical support for a smooth organization of the tournament just as he commended cycling enthusiasts, Adebayo Majolagbe for sponsoring the maiden edition
Femi Thomas said sponsorship has been a challenge for the takeoff of the Grand Fondo competition which has been in the pipe line for a long time
” It’s 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.
” We also believe the championship is going to create a very good opportunity for cyclists, promote the sports, create a room for cycling enthusiasts, clubs and professional cyclists to come together as well as being able to give fund to the community which they are visiting.
” It’s equally important to note that 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
Meanwhile, Cycling enthusiast, Adebayo Majolagbe says that the Ajilete Grand Fondo cycling competition will positively impact on the growth of cycling in the country
He added that Nigeria has talented cyclist who with little support can become world Champions in no distant future
“I want to assure you that ‘Ajilete Grand Fondo’ is really going to help promote cycling and create more awareness about the sports in Nigeria.
“The championship is the first of its kind in the country and the idea is not just for cycling but to promote culture and tradition with cycling. It is going to be something totally different, it has its own uniqueness and that is what this is all about. And I feel that once we get the proper coverage it will really help the cycling community in Nigeria”, he concluded.
Over 100 cyclists from across the country are expected to participate in the race which is open to all categories of riders
