By Abdul Kabia

Dubai-based Sierra Leonean cyclist Ibrahim Saidu Jalloh is set to take on back-to-back international road racing campaigns this October, beginning with the 2026 Masters Tour of Chiang Mai in Thailand.

Following weeks of intensive preparation, Jalloh departs his training base in Dubai for Chiang Mai, where he will contest the Men’s Open category across four demanding stages from October 16-19.

The four-day Thai stage race serves as the opening leg of a packed international schedule for the Sierra Leonean rider.

Immediately following his campaign in Chiang Mai, Jalloh will head directly to Kisumu, Kenya, to represent Sierra Leone at the 2026 CAC Road Cycling African Championships from October 21-25.

Speaking ahead of his departure, Jalloh credited his preparation team, extending special thanks to Loren Holland, GymNation, head coach Chris De Nil, Team Vélo Presto, and Sported.ae for making the upcoming racing block possible.

“After weeks of putting in the work, the preparation is done. It’s time to enjoy the experience, trust the process, and give my best on the road.”

Ibrahim Saidu Jalloh

With four stages in Northern Thailand followed by continental championship racing in East Africa, Jalloh faces one of the most demanding stretches of his season as he flies the flag for Sierra Leone on the global stage.