Stanley Mutinda in NairobiOn Thursday this week, the world celebrated World Cycling Day, and many countries showed – through various ways – the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle, which has been in use for two centuries. However, on our shores, as the world marked Cycling Day, it was business as usual as no notable event was organised by the Ministry of Sports, the cycling federation or even the environment-friendly NGOs to mark this very important day. As a way of celebrating the day, the Kenya Cycling Federation (KCF) ought to have organised an elite cycling race, consisting of the professional cyclists, and incorporating fun-competition, bringing together Kenyans who want to exercise, and compete for leisure. In developed world where talents, like arts, are appreciated, Kinja would today be a revered man. The time has come for the cycling federation and the Sports Ministry to wake up and give cycling the attention it needs.

Source: Daily Nation June 05, 2021 13:18 UTC