Capital City Cycling Championship

2nd Edition

June 03, 2023

Introduction

The Capital City Cycling Championship was inaugurated by Ochenuel Mobility and its partners in 2021 as part of activities marking the World Bicycle Day events in Nigeria. The Championship is the only competitive road cycling sport in the capital city, and spotlights the opportunities available for youths and the cycling industry in sports, while drawing public attention to the need for cycling development as a means of urban transport in the face of growing concerns from motorization.

Our Vision

A city where everyone rides bicycle comfortably and safely for transport, sports and recreation

The Objectives of the Championship are;

To create platform for loud cycling advocacy and public awareness with a view to drawing attention to cycling for transport, sports and recreation
To establish a veritable competitive cycling sporting event for the capital city of Abuja where professional and armature athletes especially from secondary schools can compete and win prices
To provide avenue for discovery of young talents that will make the nation proud, generate employment and engage youths away from the prevailing social vices and the “Japa” syndrome (youths running to Europe for “better” life)
Create opportunities for cycling businesses and the industry to thrive
Create avenue for collaborations for marking the World Bicycle Day event each year in Nigeria

The first edition held on 5th June, 2021 with modest participation of athletes, the second edition held on 3rd June, 2023 and had over 400 athletes including over 180 professional cyclists from 11 States in Nigeria, read full report here and view photos here. Each of the editions takes place in the heart of the capital city with the Federal Secretariat portion of the Ahmadu Bellow Way as take-off and end point.

Opportunities for collaboration and partnership

The Capital city cycling championship as a non for profit initiative that places zero burden on participating athletes relies on collaborations hold. Accordingly, we call for organizations and spirited individuals to join hands with us. You can do this by sending an email to info@ochenuel.com.ng or call us at +2348055994943