Ghana’s cycling calendar is set for one of its busiest seasons in recent years, with a series of criteriums, stage races and community rides scheduled between July and November 2026.
Led by the Ghana Cycling Federation (GCF) in collaboration with the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), private sponsors and cycling stakeholders, the expanded calendar forms part of efforts to grow the sport ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The season will be headlined by two major events—the Bahati Cycling Classic in July and the Tour Du Ghana in November—while several community rides and regional competitions are also expected to feature.
The first major event on the calendar is the Bahati Cycling Classic, an elite invitational criterium scheduled for Sunday, July 12, at the Accra Sports Stadium. Organised by the GCF in partnership with the Bahati Foundation, Cycle Ghana and Ride Afrique, the race is expected to attract some of the country’s top cyclists.
Founded by former American professional cyclist Rahsaan Bahati, the Bahati Foundation has supported cycling development in Ghana through youth programmes and the national junior team. This year’s event is backed by Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, Zwift, Giant Bicycles and Promasidor, with support from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, the National Sports Authority, the Ghana Olympic Committee and Visit Ghana.
Attention will later shift to the Tour Du Ghana, the country’s flagship road race, which has been scheduled for November 12 to 23.
The multi-stage event has grown into one of West Africa’s biggest cycling competitions, attracting international clubs and riders while promoting sports tourism across the country. The 2025 edition featured cyclists from eight countries and received national recognition for combining competitive racing with cultural and tourism promotion.
Beyond the two headline events, the calendar also features the Duku Festival Cycling event, the Cycling League, the 3FM Tour Du Ghana, the Teshie Homowo Ride, PruRide and the Osagyefo Criterium.
According to cycling stakeholders, the expanded schedule reflects growing collaboration between the federation, private sector partners and community organisers to make cycling a year-round sport while creating more competitive opportunities for local riders.
