Cocoon Homes, a property develop-ment concern have called on Nigerians to embrace the sport of Cycling as it helps protect against several life-threatening diseases such as lung cancer, arthritis, depression, obesity amongst others.

The Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) on Monday said plans had been perfected to ensure the certification of the velodrome at the Abuja National Stadium by the Union Cycling Federation (UCF).

British Cycling will conduct a wide-ranging review of its medical practices after being criticised by UK Anti-Doping’s recent investigation.

Alejandro Valverde completed his second Tour of Catalonia win on Sunday with his third stage win of the seven-day race to top an all Spanish podium from Alberto Contador and Movistar teammate Albert Soler.

Cameroonian Hervé Raoul Mbah on Wednesday won the third stage of Cameroon’s International Cycling Tour.

Nigeria will this week join the global awareness campaign on breast cancer. And to make this campaign a huge success, Pink Pearl Foundation, a humanitarian, non – profit making organisation, will be holding a big cycling show in Lagos on Saturday.