Ayuso defends Jwaneng cycling title

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

JWANENG: Botswana cycling sensation, Bernado Ayuso won the Debswana general manager cycling race on Sunday, completing the 100km route in a time of 2:337:33. Second position went to 21-year-old, Lulu Telekelo of Jwaneng cycling club with a time of 2:38:08, followed by Sethomo Masepe of Botswana Railways (BR) cycling club who finished the race in 2:38:05.

Ayuso said the race went well despite the strong winds, adding that the course was flat. He said he faced tough competition from BR cycling club, which made the race fast. He added that he had to cycle at 60 km/hr and ended up defending the title he won last year.

Ayuso told Mmegi Sport that there are many talented young cyclists in the country, but the main challenge was that the sport is expensive.

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