Cycling tour of Cameroon: Cyclists scramble over food in Buea

The ongoing 11^th edition of the International Cycling Tour of Cameroon took an interesting on its fourth lap from Douala to Buea, through Limbe, covering a 100 kilometres, as the cyclists scrambled to get food that was in short supply.

After the brief ceremony that followed the arrival of the cyclists at the finish line at Bongo Square, the cyclists were referred to go for refreshment at the Parliamentarian Flat Hotel, while the administrative officials were reserved food at Mountain Hotel.

The food reserved for the athletes seemed in sufficient as each scrambled to get food, but before the crowded queue could get to the food table with their plates and cutlery in hand, the food was finish.

While the athletes juggled for space and food, top officials enjoyed plenty of food and drinks, in which case they left food behind.

The cyclists left Buea disgruntled, given that even those who had food to eat did not have mare water to drink. Some of the officials, especially of the communication, transportation and environment & ecology sub-committees did not have food to eat.

The 4^th lap

The fourth lap of the International Cycling Tour of Cameroon from Douala to Buea via Limbe measured 100 kilometres.

Mbah Hervé Raul honoured in Buea with yellow jersey for overall best

Kemnzong Abesolo finished the race in 2 hours 47 minutes 39 seconds obtaining the Orange jersey as winner of the 4^th lap and also reserved the white jersey as best youth in the race.

Mbah Herve Raul got the Sky Blue Jersey for best Cameroonian and Yellow Jersey for overall best in the race.

Ouatara Bolidigy from Ivory Coast was crowned king of the mountain, emerging best climber in the lap.

Dutchman, Kos Patrick got the green jersey for best athlete on points.

The Secretary General at the South West Governor’s Office, Ndikum Clement Fon presided over the ceremony in Buea alongside the National President of the Cycling Federation, Moustapha Dogo.

Ndikum Fon said it was a privilege for Buea to receive the cyclists at the Bongo Square in Buea shortly after receiving the Head of State during celebrations to mark the fiftieth anniversary of reunification.

Buea Mayor, Ekema Patrick Esunge expressed happiness to be host of the 11^th edition of the International Cycling Tour of Cameroon, urging the organisers to sleep in Buea during the 12^th edition. He expressed the wish for the best to win, hoping that Cameroonian cyclists will stand tall.

Barrister John Kameni, President of the South West Cycling Federation said he is a very happy president given the massive turn out of the population, promising that cycling in the region will grow from strength to strength.