A confirmed number of 71 cyclists drawn from various clubs in the country started off stiff competition in the Cowbell Bike Tour on Monday. ly The cyclists began with an exhibition from the Accra Sports Stadium to Mallam Junction in Accra where the actual race began. The first stage of the race will end in Mankessim in the Central Region after the cyclists have covered a total race distance of 103 kilometers. The spotlight will be on Samuel Anim of Young Stars Club who dominated in the first stage. Anim won the best by time, best by points and best fighter awards. Also, Die Hard club will attempt to replicate the feat of the last competition where they won the best team award. In a brief interview with Joy Sports, Mr. Olivier Thiry, the Managing Director of Promasidor Ghana Limited, said he expected this year's event to be the most hotly contested. "I would like to reiterate that our commitment to the development of cycling remains strong and the progress made so far very promising," he said. The 2013 Cowbell Bike Tour will go through other towns and cities like Cape Coast, Takoradi, Assin Fosu, Sunyani, Buipe, Kintampo, Techiman, Koforidua and Ada. There will be live updates on the Cowbell Bike tour 2013, on the Joy Sports Channel on Multi TV.