Gahemba: From Rwanda’s rough roads to inspiring a cycling generation

Gahemba: From Rwanda’s rough roads to inspiring a cycling generation

When Jean-Marie Vianney Gahemba first mounted a bicycle in 1986 as a child, cycling in Rwanda, and much of Africa – was little more than a pastime. In most countries, roads were rough, bikes were heavy, and owning one was a luxury. Bicycles were primarily used for transport by those who could afford them. In Rwanda at the time, few could imagine that cycling would one day evolve into a sport capable of placing the nation on the global stage. But…