A celebrated Cyclist from Jirapa who is based in Atebubu in the Bono East Region has traveled 755km from Jirapa to Accra on a bicycle.

He begun on the 4th of August 2026 and ended the Tour on the 9th of Of August 2026.

During his journey, he faced several challenges including escaping a near fatal accident close to Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region, he also had a flat tyre at Anyinam in the Eastern Region.

In an engagement with Nicki Samonas of Joy Prime on Monday, 10th August 2026, Cyclist Joseph Tiekan outlined his stop points throughout the entire journey indicating he made stops at the following places to rest.

He Made five Stops at:
-Sawla – Savannah Region
-Bamboi – Savannah Region
-Akumadan – Ashanti Region
-Ejisu – Ashanti Region and Osino in the Eastern Region

Joseph Tiekan said he spent about a month planning before embarking on his bicycle journey from Jirapa in the Upper West Region to Accra and traveled as a lone rider despite being escorted for short distances by supporters at some points.

This is not his first time traveling long distances on a bicycle, In May 2026, he travelled from Atebubu in the Bono East Region to Jirapa (473km) to observe the Bong-ngo Festival of Jirapa.

Source: Upper West Media App