Joseph Neequaye of Team Sky Cycling club clinched gold at the 2nd RideAfrique Accra bike race held last Saturday, 16th April, 2022 at the Accra sports stadium.
The yearly event which attracted huge participation with both foreign and local cyclists is held to unearth potential cyclists within the country as well as placing Ghana cylicing on the global podium for international recognition.
Neequaye, who came 1st with a time of 2:35:15.6 of 30 Laps (105km) defeated all odds to clinch the ultimate prize.
Speaking to the media after the event, Rider Neequaye expressed gratitude to the organisers for putting up an extraordinary event.
“I want to thank the organisers, RideAfrique Limited and their team for bringing up this event, it is helpful to us the cyclists not now but in the future,” he said.
He also revealed plans by his team to extend winning streak and training schedules ahead of any international duties.
“I will keep training with my team so I can be able to win more races. I want to participate in the upcoming African games for Ghana and I am training on that seriously,” he disclosed.
He, however, acknowledged his team mates for the support as well as cycling enthusiasts for the encouragement.
Joseph Neequaye took home a whooping cash prize of GHC2000, certificate, medal and glamorous trophy.
By Nicholas Akussah
