Sports

Nigeria Cycling Federation to train 30 officials

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2019 0

Border closure not about smuggling petroleum or rice but … – Sanusi Ilorin – The Nigeria Cycling Federation (NCF) on Tuesday said it was ready to train no fewer than 30 participants at a three-day course on the art of officiating in cycling. A statement from the CFN Secretary, Dayo

Abuja Times

Abuja velodrome to get UCF certification soon- Massari

Ihesiulo Grace 15 November 2017 0

The Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) on Monday said plans had been perfected to ensure the certification of the velodrome at the Abuja National Stadium by the Union Cycling Federation (UCF). The CFN President, Giandomenico Massari, in a statement in Abuja, said the velodrome’s proposed certification was part of his administration’s effort to develop the […]

Cycling Sports

Rabottini Handed Two-Year Ban for Doping

Ihesiulo Grace 14 May 2015 0

  Matteo Rabottini has been given a two-year ban by the UCI after testing positive for EPO in August 2014 during an out-of-competition test. The Italian, who rode for Neri Sottoli at the time of his ban, will serve a ban until May 6, 2016, with the UCI reducing his ban by three months for […]

Cycling Sports

Aru Bemoans Giro Del Trentino Exit

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2015 0

Fabio Aru has described himself as a “wreck” due the intestinal ailment that ruled him out of the Giro del Trentino but the Astana rider remains hopeful that he will be able to line up at the Tour de Romandie next week in preparation for the Giro d’Italia, which gets underway on May 9. Aru […]

Cycling Sports

Armitstead Wins Trofeo Alfredo Binda

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2015 0

Britain’s Lizzie Armitstead has won the Trofeo Alfredo Binda in Italy, the second round of the UCI Road World Cup. The 26-year-old sprinted ahead of French world champion Pauline Ferrand-Prevot in second and Dutchwoman Anna Van Der Breggen, who finished third. Defending champion Armitstead now leads the 2015 standings after victory in the 123.7km race, […]