Despite a demonstrable increase in participation and local cycling events, the sport remains unrecognized by national sporting authorities in Papua New Guinea. This lack of official recognition hinders development and access to funding for cycling initiatives within the country. The situation persists even as the cycling community expands and organizes races independently. Details regarding access to this news report are restricted to paid subscribers of the Post Courier. The article highlights a discrepancy between the grassroots growth of the sport and its formal acknowledgement. This absence of official status presents challenges for the future advancement of cycling in PNG. The report was originally published in the Post Courier.