Gambia
Cycling Association on Wednesday 12 October 2016 received cycling materials
from a United Kingdom-based cyclist at a presentation held at Gambia Electrical
Group on Kairaba Avenue.
In
his welcoming remarks Babucarr Jabai, secretary general of Gambia Cycling
Association, described the day as special for them.
He
said they usually have difficulties in raising funds for the association. He
also expressed concern about the association’s lack of cycling safety gears,
“which is why people do not give much attention to cycling”.
He
stated that organizing cycling competitions needs a lot of finance, saying:
“Cycling is not like football, where you pay and watch.”
Tessa
Langley of Nottingham, the UK, a club member, explained that she is very
passionate about cyclist and has over the years set up an African-based charity
with some friends to support cycling in Africa.
She
said that through their friendship with riders she become aware of cycling
challenges in Africa and has since been making efforts to support those she
could in Africa.
She
further expressed hope this would motivate the cyclists to help them to ride
their bikes.
Delivering
the vote of thanks on the occasion, Edrisa ‘Chico’ Njie of the association
expressed delight about receiving the items.
He
on behalf of the association thanked the donors, saying: “The donation was
timely and that the materials will be put into good use.”
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