I am honored to be working with the Rwandan National Cycling team again, this time in Rwanda! I met a handful of the riders this past summer when they traveled to the United States to participate in two stage-races. It was there that I learned more about Team Africa Rising, a program dedicated to building men’s and women’s cycling in Africa. The Rwandan team’s head-coach, Sterling Magnell, is an old friend back from my days as a bike racer. I’m so impressed with the work he is doing and the impact the sport is having in the country. I’m looking forward to sharing more from this trip, which will culminate with the 2018 African Continental Championships Feb 14-18.
Elite Men
Joseph Areruya
Patrick Byukusenge
Samuel Mugisha
Didier Munyaneza
Valens Ndayisenga
Adrien Niyonshuti
Jean Bosco Nsengimana
Jean Claude Uwizeye
Elite Women
Jeanne D’Arc Girubuntu
Beathe Ingabire
Magnifique Manizabayo
Jacqueline Tuyishime
Junior Men
Gahemba Barnabe
Jean Eric Habimana
Jean Claude Nzafashwanayo
Yves Nkurunziza
Junior Women
Violette Irakoze Neza
Jeanette Manishimwe
Samantha Mushimiyimana
Valentine Nzayisenga
Coaching Staff
Sterling Magnell – Head Coach
Felix Sempoma
Abraham Ruhumuriza
Nathan Byukusenge
Staff
Sean Belfast – Head Mechanic
Sandrine Uwayezu – Mechanic
Eric Maniriho – Mechanic
Obed Ruvogera – Head Soigneur
Patrick Kayinamura – Soigneur
Catherine Uwineza – Soigneur
Benoit Munyankindi – Logistics