Some 150 cyclists will take part in the first edition of the competition. The first-ever cycling competition to be organised by the Littoral Regional League

of the Cameroon Cycling Federation will kick off in the region on July 19, 2013. Codenamed the Grand Prize Cycling Tour of the Littoral, the eight-day competition is intended to spur more young people to participate in the games and to boost their participation in national and international competitions.

During a preparatory meeting of the regional committee organising the competition at the Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office in Douala Tuesday, July 2, 2013, Ludovic Ngwba, Secretary General in the Littoral Governor’s Office, called for concerted efforts towards a successful organisation. Security forces were told to fine-tune measures and strategies to offer the best of services even in remote areas where the cyclists will visit. Other issues discussed include the provision of ambulance and medical services, how to cater and lodge participants and optimise the tourism aspect of the game.

Emmanuel Guidio, Regional Delegate for Sports and Physical Education, in collaboration with the Cameroon Cycling Federation will come up with a detailed timetable indicating all starting points and time. According to Emile Abella a Moubep, Regional League President, the cyclists will start in Pouma in the Sanaga Maritime Division on July 19, and end in Douala I Subdivision on July 27. The tour will go to Edea, from Edea to Douala III, Douala III to Yabassi, Yabassi to Loum, Loum to Melong, Melong to Nkongsamba, Nkongsamba to Mbanga, and Mbanga to Douala I.