{"id":2040,"date":"2026-04-28T07:16:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T07:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=2040"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:16:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T07:16:25","slug":"city-mountain-bike-eliminator-pro-league-to-spotlight-addis-ababas-transformation-reinforcing-smart-city-vision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/city-mountain-bike-eliminator-pro-league-to-spotlight-addis-ababas-transformation-reinforcing-smart-city-vision\/","title":{"rendered":"City Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro League to Spotlight Addis Ababa\u2019s Transformation, Reinforcing Smart City Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>AMN PLUS- April 28,2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addis Ababa is set to host the City Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro League on May 3, 2026, bringing together elite riders from across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The race will mark the opening event of a global series, placing Addis Ababa at the center of the international cycling stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/684691268_995046879558766_398331039448537334_n-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/684691268_995046879558766_398331039448537334_n-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/684691268_995046879558766_398331039448537334_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/684691268_995046879558766_398331039448537334_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/684691268_995046879558766_398331039448537334_n.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of its ongoing transformation, Addis Ababa is expanding bicycle lanes, wider pedestrian walkways, and green public spaces through major corridor development projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosting this competition is expected to deliver significant social, economic, and tourism benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city\u2019s modern corridor and riverside development initiatives provide an ideal setting to showcase its growing capacity to host international sporting events, reinforcing its vision of becoming a \u201cSmart City.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/682708342_995046719558782_4811096880155493308_n-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/682708342_995046719558782_4811096880155493308_n-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, 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compete firsthand, helping to strengthen interest and participation in cycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/679154786_995046842892103_3000990414274010564_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/679154786_995046842892103_3000990414274010564_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/679154786_995046842892103_3000990414274010564_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/679154786_995046842892103_3000990414274010564_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/679154786_995046842892103_3000990414274010564_n.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The City Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro League aligns closely with Addis Ababa\u2019s ongoing transformation journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bringing the competition to the city\u2019s public squares is anticipated to deliver both diplomatic and economic value, further elevating Addis Ababa\u2019s global profile in sports, urban beauty, and international engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An agreement has also been reached to broadcast this unique, first-of-its-kind cycling competition through the Addis Media Network\u2019s television, radio, and digital platforms, ensuring wider access for audiences across Ethiopia and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Leta Teresa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN PLUS- April 28,2026 Addis Ababa is set to host the City Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro League on May 3, 2026, bringing together elite riders from across the globe. 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