Cycling

Moroccan Cyclist Fatima El Hayani Makes History as First Arab Woman to Join Pro Team

22 March 2020

She doesn’t see her life without a bicycle. At 23 years old, Moroccan Fatima El Hayani has signed a professional contract with the women’s section of Arkéa Samsic, thus (…)

Tour of Morocco Cycling Race Postponed Due to Coronavirus Concerns

5 March 2020

The Royal Moroccan Cycling Federation (FRMC) has canceled the Tour of Morocco cycling race, scheduled for April 9-18, due to the coronavirus.

Former Cycling Champion Fired from UCI World Center Amid Harassment Allegations

6 November 2019

Frédéric Magné, multiple world champion, is no longer Director of the UCI World Cycling Center (WCC). He was fired for "loss of trust" and for "reigning through terror".

Morocco and Rwanda Vie to Host 2025 UCI Road Cycling World Championships

30 September 2019

After Rwanda two weeks ago, Morocco is declaring its candidacy to host the 2025 road cycling world championships.

Tour of Spain Cycling Race Eyes Expansion to Morocco, Officials Discuss

30 August 2019

Morocco could soon host one of the stages of the Tour of Spain or "La Vuelta", according to a source close to the Royal Moroccan Cycling Federation (FRMC).

Endurance Race Cyclists Support African Disability Charities

26 August 2019

Out of the 2,574 participants registered in the endurance race on Saturday, August 24, 2019, some wear the logo of charitable associations determined to support the disabled in (…)

65-Year-Old Moroccan Ultra-Marathoner Bikes 8,000 km from Casablanca to Mecca

1 July 2019

The double winner of the Ultra-marathon Cup has taken on a new challenge. At 65 years old, Karim Mosta has started to cross, since April, 12 countries, thus covering the 8,000 (…)

Spanish Cyclist Dies of Heart Attack During Grueling Titan Desert Race in Morocco

1 May 2019

A heart attack took the life of the 46-year-old Spanish cyclist Fernando Civera, in the middle of the Titan Desert mountain bike race in Morocco. This happened near Merzouga.