Ouje-Bougoumou will host a day-long mountain bike competition August 2 with cash prizes on offer for the fastest peddlers.

Featuring six open competitions, the event will start at 9 am with the children competing until they reach the minor and senior competitions.

For minors aged 13 to 17, the entry fee will be $ 10 to race over a 10 km trail around the village.

Both boys and girls are invited.

For men and women aged 18 and up the entry fee will be at $20.

The men’s trails measure 20 km and the women’s 10 km.

Awards for the event will be presented at 5 pm.