African Cycling’s Next Gen Highlighted in Rouleur
We are proud to share that Rouleur Magazine, one of cycling’s most respected publications, has featured a story by our own Jeremy Ford.
“Africa Rising: The Next Young Riders Chasing the Wheels of Giants” highlights some incredible young talent emerging across Africa. These young riders are hoping to follow in the foot-steps of some of Africa’s history-makers like Biniam Girmay, Kim Le Court, Daniel Teklehaimanot, Daryl Impey and Louis Meintjes. It’s another opportunity to share the impact of your support with a global audience.
The riders featured hail from Eritrea, Mauritius, South Africa, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Namibia. You can read the full article here
A Weekend of New National Champions
Last weekend, riders across Africa raced for one of cycling’s greatest honors – winning a National Championship jersey.
Behind every champion is years of hard work, coaching, mentorship, and opportunity. These races weren’t just about medals; they showcased the incredible depth of talent emerging throughout the continent.
Our newest Africa Rising Cycling Podcast recaps all the biggest performances, celebrates the new champions, and introduces several riders you’ll likely be hearing much more about in the years ahead. Links to Spotify and YouTube below:
🎙 Listen now on YouTube.
And a special shout-out to Kenya Cycling hosting their first UCI sanctioned National Championships which began with a conversation with their new President months ago. You did it!
Jonathan’s Journey Continues
After an impressive 2nd-place finish at SBT GRVL, Jonathan is preparing for two legendary Colorado races:
- July 12 – Ned Gravel
- https://www.nedgravel.com
- July 25 – Mt. Blue Sky Hill Climb (formerly the Bob Cook Memorial Hill Climb)
- https://www.bicyclerace.com
Every race Jonathan enters represents what’s possible when talented athletes are given the opportunity to succeed.
We would like to thank the events for sponsoring Jonathan’s entry fees! We’d also like to thank Excel Sports for his bike and all sorts of other support and 100 Percent for his super cool sunglasses!
If you are in Colorado, we’d love to have you cheer him on!
Thank You!
Whether it’s helping young riders become national champions, sharing Africa’s cycling story with the world, or supporting athletes like Jonathan on the international stage, your generosity makes it possible.
Thank you for believing in the power of cycling to transform lives.
To make a donation to support our work, click HERE
Kimberly Coats (CEO, Africa Rising Cycling)
