Tag: Cycling
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GP Chantal Biya 2023: Cameroon aims to end 6-year drought
Since Clovis Kamzong’s coronation in 2017, the yellow jersey has eluded Cameroonian riders. From October 3, the Cycling Lions will have the opportunity to break the Indian sign in this 23rd edition of the Chantal Biya Cycling Grand Prix. The Chantal Biya Grand Prix gets underway on October 3 Cameroon is about to experience a…
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Rwanda – Cycling: Looming scandal at the Federation
The Rwanda Cycling Federation is currently hit by a major scandal which has led to a series of resignations, including that of the president. Some members of the federation are currently in detention. Cycling in Rwanda is currently in the grip of a scandal. The president of Rwanda’s cycling governing body (FERWACY), Abdallah Murenzi, has…
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Tour du Faso – Analysis: Burkina cycling in search of its glorious past
After Mathias Sorgho won the title at the 31st edition of the Tour Cycliste International du Faso in 2018, the Burkina team is no longer able to do so. The image of the Étalons cyclistes capable of eliminating the best competitors has faded. Burkina wants to rediscover its identity with a show that attracts people…
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Burkina Faso – Michel Bationo: Former Tour du Faso and Tour de France slate-maker
From Ouagadougou to Paris, or from Burkina Faso to France, this sportnewsafrica.com feature story tells a different story of cycling, from its origins to the present day. Michel Bationo was an emblematic figure in the Tour de France. The first black official was also a slate-maker at the Tour du Faso before playing the same…
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Cycling – Tour du Faso: Spectacle and innovation on the menu for the 2023 edition
The Tour Cycliste International du Faso is getting ready to set off again for the 2023 edition. There will be a total of 1259.200 kilometres to cover, starting in Ouagadougou for 10 stages, and a great show in store. Here’s an update on this year’s official route. The Tour du Faso will take place from…
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Retro – 2016: Betrayed by his bike Raouf Akanga loses the Tour of Benin on the wire
On Friday 13 May 2016, Raouf Akanga won the 3rd stage of the 13th International Cycle Tour of Benin, covering a distance of 115km between Bohicon and Ouidah. The Togolese cyclist was followed by Emmanuel Innocent from Nigeria and Hamidou Yaméogo from Burkina Faso. This stage victory enabled him to take the yellow jersey. Raouf…
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Cycling Tour of Cameroon 2023: Behind the scenes of the race
An event rearranged at the last minute, two stages cancelled, participants deprived of their rest day, a case of severe dehydration recorded… The 19th Tour Cycliste International du Cameroun delivers its first batch of surprises. Two stages cancelled Financial difficulties have got the better of the Cameroon Cycling Federation. For this 19th edition of the…
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Cycling: Innovations expected at the Tour du Cameroon 2023
Three days in the northern region, ten laps instead of eight, more bonuses for the riders and thousands of gifts for the public: the next Tour du Cameroon (May 31 to June 11, 2023) will have a special flavor. Review of the novelties. The best African cyclists will be on the roads of Cameroon on…