Cycling Race Of "Great Opportunities"

The Tsinga ceremonial grounds in the Yaounde II Subdivision was the arrival and departure points of the first edition of the national cycling race called “Race of Big Opportunities” on Sunday December 10, 2018. Organised by the Cameroon Cycling Federation (FECACYCLIMSE), the competition brought together some 30 cyclists from clubs from four regions of the country. The cyclists rode across major streets of Yaounde covering a distance of 82km. For two hours the inhabitants of Tsinga and elsewhere watched with passion young Cameroonians display rich talents in the sport. As they rode past, the public lined the streets to cheer and encourage the athletes.

At the end of the competition, Robert Fozing Dassie from SNH Velo Club Yaounde was the first finishing the race in 2h12’54”. He was followed by Clovis Kamzong Abossolo and Tella Arthuce all from SNH Velo Club. It should be recalled that the first six athletes in the general classification came from the SNH Velo Club. The seventh athlete, Yannick Nanko came from Cyclo Velo Club of Douala. Last Sunday’s race marked the opening of the new sports season for cycling in Cameroon. Also, as part of the opening of season, two other races were organised in the Littoral Region; one in the city of Douala and another in Dibombari near Douala. The President of the Cameroon Cycling Fe...