Sykes and Partners Ltd has supported the Granfondo Ghana Race which will see 100 cyclists from Ghana and other West African nations contend this Sunday in the lady version of the cycling schedule's exceptionally expected race highlighting Ghana's generally excellent and extraordinarily hard medium mountain climb, Apirede, as a component of the 100km course. 


Apirede is a second-classification climb covering 8km with the steepest segment contacting 20% slope. The trip begins at 50km following the riders turn off the principle Somanya street to move over to the Akuapim edge. 


The Route 


The race will begin from Adentan with the first 20km on an undulating street. 


There will be a ton of strain from the beginning as riders battle to get into the break to get an early advantage. Here riders would need to be cautious with early breakaway and if a break structures there is a decent possibility for the escapees to open up a critical hole on the peloton. 


The solid groups in the peloton, for example, River Park, Team sky, Gladiators and TBTCycling would need to assume responsibility for the competition to control and bring in the early escapees before the trip. 


The following 20km from Ayikumah to Somanya is an exceptionally level and quick and we would expect the peloton to average about 40km/h. 


The top picks would need to safeguard themselves from the breeze under the security of their group. Those that neglect to safeguard themselves from the breeze will go through a great deal of energy and will disappear when they hit the feared Apirede. 


The course diverts west from Somanya to Apirede to start the 8km trip that will radically trim down the size of the peloton and shape the race. The first 2km of the trip is a continuous angle and midpoints 4% inclination after which there is a little downhill part of about 500m. 


The street kicks up forcefully again for the following 2km with normal slope of 11% with the steepest segment contacting 20%. 


The riders that have figured out how to remain with the lead gathering will start to feel the aggravation from the unadulterated climbers. The unadulterated climbers will get a move on will start moving off their bicycles as they advance toward the top. There is no stowing away for the riders here and any rider not in excellent condition will be uncovered and dropped right away. 


This will be a throbbing pound for pound activity on the move with punches being tossed and riders placing in unexpected speed increase to break their opposition. Any rider who breaks on the ascension will lose time and there will be no returning. At the highest point of this part, there is a bit of respite for the cyclists with about 300m downhill area and the last segment of the ascension is 1.2km with a normal angle of 7%. 


Without a doubt, at the highest point of the move, there shouldn't be any peloton and the race top picks with a partner should include themselves amazingly fortunate and in a special position. 


On arriving at the Apirede Township, the riders will weave their direction through Adukrom, Abiriw, and Akropong to advance toward Mamfe. Those that have spent a lot of energy on the ascension can start to lose steam and those from behind will start to surround them. From Mamfe it is 27km to wrap up. 


The riders will confront three little slopes while they advance toward Aburi. The riders will arrive at Peduase hold up with 10km to proceed to will slip Aburi slope with 6km leftover and a straight quick completion to Adentan. 


"We would anticipate that the winner should average 36-37km/h to complete the race in just shy of 3 hours. For sporting cyclists, we would anticipate that they should complete the ride in 5 hours." 


Race Favorites 


The Ghanaian dashing circuit is overwhelmed by veteran star riders who feel their experience bests the crude gifts of forthcoming youthful riders and this establishes the vibe for forceful hustling this Sunday. Be it the accomplished riders hoping to reassert themselves over the peloton that they actually got the stuff to dominate races or freshmen and youthful riders taking a gander at really establishing themselves paints a touchy blend that makes for incredible dashing. The best three top picks for the race are; 


Abdul Rahman, 27yrs, Quickstep Cycling Club, is an accomplished rider on the Ghanaian dashing circuit having dominated a few races before. Additionally a public cyclist having addressed Ghana in some global races in Africa. He as of late came next at the Tour du Ghana race held in April. 


Isaac Sackey, 31 years, Team Sky, exceptionally experienced and on his greatest day is magnificent. He is a reliable entertainer, completing on the platform in many races that he partook in. 


Alexander Allotey, 19 years, TBT Cycling Club. In contrast to his accomplished rivalry, Alex began cycling just 2years prior and has effectively dominated 3 races, his latest being the Tour du Ghana street race back in April. He has the build of an unadulterated climber and furthermore brags of perhaps the most grounded group in the peloton. 


Security 


Ghana Police will give police staff and dispatch riders for the security of the cyclists and other street clients. Another 100 volunteers will be situated along the course, giving cyclists heading. Likewise, Enterprise Insurance Company Limited has banded together with TBT Cycling Club to give Group Personal Accident protection to the tune of GHS500,000 covering the occasion, cyclists, volunteers and race coordinators. 


Supporters 


Granfondo Ghana race is gladly supported by Sykes and Partners Ltd and upheld by Safety Insurance Brokers, Enterprise Insurance, Legon Botanical Gardens, PharmaGeorge Chemist, DHL Global Forwarding, Urban box, Burgandy Homes, VPL Concrete Ltd, Preyman Clothing and Trans Global Logistics Ltd. 


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