Cycling Tour of Cameroon: A More Spirited Effort Needed

The 16th edition of the International Cycling Tour of Cameroon has come and gone. Konstantinov Radoslav, 35, a Bulgarian cyclist who rides for French Club, Matriques Sport Cyclisme won the yellow jersey with a total time of 27h9’04”. Cissé Isiaka (Côte d’Ivoire) was second in 27h09’24” and Byukusengue Pa trick (Rwanda) was third in 27h09’44”. The last lap of the competition took place along the Bafia-Yaounde highway a distance of122.8km. The lap was won by Clovis Kamzong Abossolo from SNH Velo Club in 2h52’30”.

Even though Clovis Kamzong Abossolo won the lap he was unable to win the yellow jersey. After thorough examinations and calculations, Konstantinov Radoslav was the winner. The best Cameroonian in the competition, Kamzong Abossolo, occupied the fifth position with 27h10’48”; 1’44” behind the winner. What has raised eyebrows is the fact that Cameroon cyclists have not been able to win the competition during the past three editions. The last time Cameroon won was in 2015 when Kamzong Abossolo emerged winner.

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