Biniam Girmay’s historic cycling triumph mirrors Africa’s growing pedalling prowess

Biniam Girmay’s historic cycling triumph mirrors Africa’s growing pedalling prowess

By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency When 24-year-old Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay crossed the finish line first in the fourth stage of the Tour de France on Monday, July 1, it was a resounding testament to the growing prowess of African cyclists on the world stage. Girmay who cycles for Intermarche Wanty, a French cycling club, scooped the historical win becoming the first black […]

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Nedbank Namibia XC1, UCI C1 and UCI Junior Series XCO set for this weekend.

The Namibia Cycling Federation and Rock & Rut Cycling Club are set to host the 2024 Nedbank Namibia XC1 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) C1 and UCI Junior Series XCO races this Saturday at the IJG Trails in Kleine Kuppe. This is the second round of the five races in the Nedbank XC series and the only one that will see cyclists score International Cycling Union (UCI) points. The […]

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