Lae City Authority partners with the Lae Cycling Association to boost cycling and youth development in Lae and beyond.
On Saturday 14 April 2026, the Lae Cycling Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Lae City Authority — a major step toward expanding cycling across the region. The agreement aims to strengthen community safety, create pathways for youth employment, and build a more sustainable cycling culture in Lae and beyond.
The signing was officiated by:
Officials described the partnership as a milestone for cycling sports development and youth engagement in Morobe Province.
The Lae Cycling Association represents a network of 16 affiliated clubs across Lae, Huon Gulf and surrounding areas. Members range from children and youths through to adults, making it one of the most inclusive sporting groups in the region. Its reach extends across both urban and rural communities, bringing people together through sport.
The Association's long-term vision goes beyond hosting races. Leaders are working toward the formation of a formal Cycling Federation for Morobe Province, which would provide structure, standards and recognition for cyclists at all levels. The group also plans to host more regular cycling events throughout the year.
The annual Rosso Mountain Bike Race brought riders to Lae across the weekend of 27–29 June 2025, with categories for kids under 15, ages 16–18, and adults. Heats ran on Saturday 28 June and finals on Sunday 29 June, with prize presentations following the finals at Lae Botanical Gardens and Showgrounds.
The 2024 Rosso Cup raffle gave away 1,000 mountain bikes — 300 16-inch, 300 20-inch and 400 26-inch — each with a helmet. Tickets were K1.00 each, with prizes drawn during the August 2024 race weekends.
For A Better Lae. For A Safer Lae. For A Healthy Lae.
