Nigerians dominate the 5th edition of PruRide 2024. The competition took place on September 1st at the Black Stars Square, featuring four categories: Elite Male and Female, and Amateur Male and Female. The event was fun but highly competitive in all categories. Cyclists from Nigeria dominated the Elite competition in both male and female categories, showcasing endurance and fight throughout the event.
The men’s Elite division covered 100 kilometers, with over 100 cyclists competing. It was highly competitive from the first lap to the last. Nigerian John Gabriel emerged as the winner.
Here are the top ten finishers and their prizes:
Winner – John Gabriel (Nigeria): GH¢ 15,000.00, trophy, medal, and certificate
1st Runner-up – Michael Naada (Nigeria): GH¢ 8,000.00, trophy, medal, and certificate2nd Runner-up – Osei Dickson (Ghana): GH¢ 5,000.00, trophy, medal, and certificate
4th position – Prince Kudofia: GH¢ 1,000.00 and certificate
5th position – Michael Browson: GH¢ 1,000.00 and certificate
6th position – D.A Awuku: GH¢ 1,000.00 and certificate
7th position – Prosper Agbo: GH¢ 1,000.00 and certificate
8th position – Michael Agbogbah: GH¢ 1,000.00 and certificate
9th position – Abdul Malik Yussif: medal and certificate
10th position – Francis Amu: GH¢ 1,000.00, medal, and certificate
The oldest cyclist, Christian Adeibo, received a trophy and GH¢ 1,500.00 for his effort. The youngest cyclist, Philip Ayensu, received GH¢ 1,500.00, a certificate, and a trophy for his effort.
The top ten cycling clubs received a certificate and GH¢ 1,000.00. The clubs’ placings were:
- Team Nigeria (Sub Sea)
- Team Epic
- FCG
- Young Stars
- River Pack
- Team Sky
- Gladiators
- Royal Cyclist
- TBT
- Die Hard
In the female category, the cyclists covered 60 kilometers, and the podium finishers were all from Nigeria. Treasuoe Coason emerged as the winner.
Here are the full results and prizes for the female event:
1st position – Treasuoe Coason (Nigeria): GH¢ 10,000.00, trophy, medal, and certificate
2nd position – Rosemary Marcus (Nigeria): GH¢ 5,000.00, trophy, medal, and certificate
3rd position – Mary Sunday (Nigeria): GH¢ 3,000.00, trophy, medal, and certificate
4th position – Happiness Ernest (Nigeria): GH¢ 700.00 and certificate
Fifth position – Nomessi Abra: GH¢ 700.00 and certificate
Sixth position – Erica Sedzro: GH¢ 700.00 and certificate
Seventh position – Patient Otuodung (Nigeria): GH¢ 700.00 and certificate
Eighth position – Rebecca Agana: GH¢ 700.00 and certificate
Ninth position – Hellen Anim: GH¢ 700.00 and certificate
Patient Otuodung from Nigeria emerged as the oldest female cyclist, and Mary Sunday from Nigeria emerged as the youngest. They both received GH¢ 1,000.00, a trophy, and a medal.
The amateur cyclists covered 20 kilometers, recording the highest participation in the 5th edition of PruRide, with over 300 cycling enthusiasts competing for fun and glory. The top ten finishers were:
1st – Reginald Amond (winner): GH¢ 3,000.00, trophy, medal, and certificate
2nd – Boga Aleon (2nd): GH¢ 1,500.00, trophy, medal, and certificate
3rd – Derrick Obeng (3rd): GH¢ 1,000.00, trophy, medal, and certificate
4th – Godfred Kwame Tompoo: GH¢ 500.00 and certificate
5th – Richmond Sukah: GH¢ 500.00 and certificate
6th – Yaw Atinoto: GH¢ 500.00 and certificate
7th – Abdul Razak Tetteh: GH¢ 500.00 and certificate
8th – Seth Kommey: GH¢ 500.00 and certificate
9th – Isaiah Badu: GH¢ 500.00 and certificate
10th – Aaron Dimson: GH¢ 500.00 and certificate
Femke Vandev Bos won the female amateur race and was awarded a cash prize of GH¢ 2,000.00, a trophy, and a certificate. Abigail Tetteh came second and won GH¢ 1,500.00, a trophy, and a certificate for herself. Ama Adade placed third and was awarded GH¢ 1,000.00, a trophy, and a certificate.
All cyclists who took part in the 2024 PruRide, from both amateur and elite categories, were decorated with a gold medal for making the 5th edition a successful one
