The 5th edition of PruRide 2024 took place on September 1st at the Black Stars Square, showcasing a highly competitive atmosphere across four categories: Elite Male, Elite Female, Amateur Male, and Amateur Female.
Nigerian cyclists excelled in the event, particularly in the Elite categories, demonstrating remarkable endurance and skill.
In the men’s Elite division, which covered 100 kilometers, over 100 cyclists participated. Nigerian cyclist John Gabriel emerged victorious, claiming a cash prize of GH¢ 15,000, along with a trophy, medal, and certificate.
The top ten finishers in the men’s Elite division were:
- John Gabriel (Nigeria): GH¢ 15,000, trophy, medal, certificate
- Michael Naada (Nigeria): GH¢ 8,000, trophy, medal, certificate
- Osei Dickson (Ghana): GH¢ 5,000, trophy, medal, certificate
- Prince Kudofia: GH¢ 1,000 and certificate
- Michael Browson: GH¢ 1,000 and certificate
- D.A Awuku: GH¢ 1,000 and certificate
- Prosper Agbo: GH¢ 1,000 and certificate
- Michael Agbogbah: GH¢ 1,000 and certificate
- Abdul Malik Yussif: medal and certificate
- Francis Amu: GH¢ 1,000, medal, and certificate
The oldest male cyclist, Christian Adeibo, received a trophy and GH¢ 1,500 for his participation, while the youngest, Philip Ayensu, also received GH¢ 1,500, a certificate, and a trophy.
In the female Elite category, cyclists covered 60 kilometers, with all podium finishers representing Nigeria. Treasuoe Coason claimed first place, earning GH¢ 10,000, along with a trophy, medal, and certificate.
The results for the female Elite category were:
- Treasuoe Coason (Nigeria): GH¢ 10,000, trophy, medal, certificate
- Rosemary Marcus (Nigeria): GH¢ 5,000, trophy, medal, certificate
- Mary Sunday (Nigeria): GH¢ 3,000, trophy, medal, certificate
- Happiness Ernest (Nigeria): GH¢ 700 and certificate
- Nomessi Abra: GH¢ 700 and certificate
- Erica Sedzro: GH¢ 700 and certificate
- Patient Otuodung (Nigeria): GH¢ 700 and certificate
- Rebecca Agana: GH¢ 700 and certificate
- Hellen Anim: GH¢ 700 and certificate
Both the oldest and youngest female cyclists, Patient Otuodung and Mary Sunday, received GH¢ 1,000, a trophy, and a medal for their achievements.
The amateur cyclists, covering 20 kilometers, saw the highest participation with over 300 competitors.
The results for the amateur male category were:
- Reginald Amond (winner): GH¢ 3,000, trophy, medal, and certificate
- Boga Aleon (2nd): GH¢ 1,500, trophy, medal, and certificate
- Derrick Obeng (3rd): GH¢ 1,000, trophy, medal, and certificate
- Godfred Kwame Tompoo: GH¢ 500 and certificate
- Richmond Sukah: GH¢ 500 and certificate
- Yaw Atinoto: GH¢ 500 and certificate
- Abdul Razak Tetteh: GH¢ 500 and certificate
- Seth Kommey: GH¢ 500 and certificate
- Isaiah Badu: GH¢ 500 and certificate
- Aaron Dimson: GH¢ 500 and certificate
In the female amateur category, Femke Vandev Bos won with a cash prize of GH¢ 2,000, a trophy, and a certificate. Abigail Tetteh and Ama Adade followed in second and third places, respectively.
All participants in the 2024 PruRide received a gold medal for their involvement, marking the event as a successful celebration of cycling and community spirit.
