AMANI PROJECT IN THE MEDIA
FURSA II
On August 27th, 2022, Sule Kangangi tragically passed away during the Vermont Overland Race. This film was created to document Team Amani's story and continue the work that Sule started. Out of the tragedy comes the increased motivation to continue creating opportunities for underrepresented athletes in East Africa. The work that Sule helped start does not end with his passing, it continues through the lives he impacted directly and the lives of future generations of cyclists. “The one dark chapter does not a novel make. The story does not end with Sule’s death. In many ways, our story is just beginning… Sule Kangangi was a lion who led by example and demanded excellence from himself and everyone around him. He set ambitious goals for himself, the team (Amani), and the future of cycling in East Africa. What he started. We will finish” Mikel Delagrange of Team AMANI. The work continues through racing and the development of a new performance training center in Iten, Kenya “The Home of Champions” including world record marathoner Eliud Kipchoge. Wahoo will be providing the full ecosystem of training tools the center will need while Wahoo Sports Science will continue to help develop the team's coaches. Please support the work of creating opportunity by contributing to the building of the Iten Performance Center. Donate to the Amani Performance Center Construction Fund: https://gofund.me/b6f238d0
TEAM AMANI: GIVING AFRICA AN OPPORTUNITY
The year is 2021 and less than 2% of WorldTour pros are African. Team Amani is removing the barriers that have prevented Africa from reaching the top before.
Team Amani and MGR on velonews.com
After the success of last year's Migration Gravel Race, the Amani Project rolls into 2022 with a new stage race and a team.
Team Amani on dotwatcher.cc
Team Amani rider, Sule Kangangi at the finish line of Badlands 2021 having taken 6th place.
AMANI META
Meet Team Amani. They have used technology to connect and compete, but someday the metaverse will help them - and all of us -- do so much more. When we connect beyond boundaries, we will all go farther.
Mbogi Amani is a film about our project, our team and our aspirations for the sport of cycling. Expertly captured by our friend @saltlake_lian , it represents the most intimate portrait yet of our riders - capturing the sparkle of their personalities as well as the fire of their determination.
FURSA means opportunity
Wahoo Fitness: “Fursa is the Swahili word for opportunity. Together with Amani Racing, we are supporting athletes from East Africa with the opportunity to race against the top gravel riders in the World. Four elite cyclists have been chosen to come to the US and race SBT GRVL, BWR Asheville & Vermont Overland developing new pathways for athletes from East Africa to show their full potential.”
Producer: Matt Porter and Ansel Dickey
Shot by: Ansel Dickey and Nick Keating
Edited by: Christian Sunquist and Ansel Dickey
MGR on Bikepacking.com
“The inaugural Migration Gravel Race will take place in Kenya next year, and photographer Lian van Leeuwen traveled there to meet and ride with the organizers to learn more about the event and its mission. Find her interview with them here, plus a jaw-dropping set of photos shot along the 650km race route…” - Read more on Bikepacking.com
G!RO PODCASTS
Jordan Addison from G!RO Podcasts talks to Michael Delagrange about Project AMANI and the power of collective action.
Outspoken Podcast
“The idea behind the AMANI project is simple - they try to create cycling opportunities for talented rides from East Africa. At least, that was the plan, till COVID-19. The travel restrictions have forced them to reconsider their model and search for ways to achieve their goals of greater inclusivity in the sport in an environment where no races are taking place and international travel is restricted.
We sat down with Mikel Delagrange who is one of the creators to discuss all of the above and much much more.” - Head to Outspoken to hear the whole podcast.