{"id":2179,"date":"2026-05-02T14:21:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T14:21:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=2179"},"modified":"2026-05-02T14:21:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T14:21:05","slug":"the-green-way-classic-cycling-race-is-taking-place-in-addis-ababa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/the-green-way-classic-cycling-race-is-taking-place-in-addis-ababa\/","title":{"rendered":"The Green Way Classic Cycling Race is taking place in Addis Ababa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/sssss-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/sssss-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/sssss-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/sssss-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/sssss.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>AMN PLUS-May 2, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addis Ababa is now hosting the Green Way Classic Cycling competition as part of the City Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro League International Race to take place in the Ethiopian Capital on May 3, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The international Race is expected to strengthen Addis Ababa\u2019s reputation as a growing sports tourism destination.<\/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\/05\/s-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/s-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/s-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/s-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/s.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The city\u2019s ongoing investment in sports facilities helps attract major international competitions. A clear example is this prestigious cycling event, which will be held in Africa for the first time tomorrow bringing global attention to the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s 90 km race starts and ends at the Bole Sheger Building, passing through areas like Bole Biras, Bole Michael, Bole Medhanialem, and Kasanches Temama Fok before returning to the starting point. With an estimated global audience of over 20 million viewers, the event provides a significant chance to improve Ethiopia\u2019s international image and promote its tourism potential.<\/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\/05\/ssssssssssssssssssfd-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/ssssssssssssssssssfd-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/ssssssssssssssssssfd-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/ssssssssssssssssssfd-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/ssssssssssssssssssfd.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Addis Media Network (AMN), the Metropolitan Media is broadcasting the two-day race live across all its platforms, featuring some of the world\u2019s most famous and experienced cyclists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Leta Teresa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN PLUS-May 2, 2026 Addis Ababa is now hosting the Green Way Classic Cycling competition as part of the City Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro League International Race to take place in the Ethiopian Capital on May 3, 2026. 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