Ride On Group Chief Executive Officer Sylvester Ehwiah (Papa Sly), has clinched the ultimate honours at the 2026 Esiama Kundum Bicycle Race, with fellow group member Thomas Abuoro securing the first runner-up position in an impressive display of collective excellence.
Sylvester Ehwiah has etched his name into the sporting highlights of this year’s Esiama Kundum celebrations after emerging victorious in the 2026 Esiama Kundum Bicycle Race held on Saturday, October 31, in the Ellembelle Municipality of the Western Region.
The keenly contested cycling competition commenced at Aiyinasi and culminated at the Esiama Kundum grounds, attracting attention as cyclists demonstrated exceptional stamina, athletic prowess and competitive determination.
Ehwiah, the Chief Executive Officer of Ride On Group, delivered an outstanding performance, navigating the demanding race with remarkable endurance and tactical discipline to outpace his competitors and claim the coveted first position.
His triumph was further accentuated by the impressive showing of Thomas Abuoro, a fellow member of Ride On Group, who secured the first runner-up position to complete a remarkable one-two finish for the cycling fraternity.
The outcome represents an emphatic statement of competitive superiority for Ride On Group, with its chief executive and another prominent member occupying the two leading positions in the prestigious local competition.
Ride On Group consolidates its cycling credentials
The double podium achievement constitutes a moment of considerable pride for Ride On Group, particularly as its chief executive spearheaded the group’s impressive representation at the competition.
Ehwiah’s triumph, coupled with Abuoro’s commendable second-place finish, reflects the group’s competitive presence and reinforces its growing visibility within the local cycling community.
Their accomplishment has consequently emerged as one of the notable sporting attractions of the 2026 Esiama Kundum festivities.
Bicycle race enriches Kundum celebrations
The Esiama Kundum Bicycle Race formed part of the broader programme of activities accompanying this year’s traditional celebrations, which continue to provide an avenue for cultural preservation, communal integration and recreational engagement.
The competition, stretching from Aiyinasi to the Esiama Kundum grounds, offered cyclists an opportunity to exhibit their physical resilience, speed and sporting ingenuity while adding considerable excitement to the festivities.
Beyond the contest for individual accolades, the event reinforced the complementary relationship between sports and traditional celebrations, particularly in promoting grassroots participation, social cohesion and the discovery of local sporting talent.
As the 2026 Kundum festivities continue, Sylvester Ehwiah’s remarkable triumph and Thomas Abuoro’s impressive second-place finish will remain a source of immense satisfaction for Ride On Group.
The group’s commanding one-two finish has provided an additional sporting dimension to this year’s celebration, further affirming the capacity of community-based sporting initiatives to enrich cultural festivities.