Equipping young Rwandans to achieve their potential in cycling and beyond.
The AMANI Spoke Academy aims to kickstart the future of African cycling by establishing a comprehensive education program that gives aspiring Rwandan pros the communication, technological, and conceptual skills they need for successful and sustainable professional careers.
For Rwandan cyclists, off-the-bike challenges can seem insurmountable. The structure of the current education system forces young boys and girls to choose between education and cycling such that in the long run, they end up with neither. The negative consequences of these missed opportunities reverberate across an already European-biased cycling world: when professional teams who are considering signing Rwandans ask teams who have done so before, the answer is loud and clear: “Don’t – they’re too much work!” As a result, promising young careers are cut short and the next big difference-makers in the African cycling movement never get their chance.
In less than three years, Rwanda will become the first African country to host the UCI Road World Championships. If the current state of Rwandan cycling persists, this incredible chance to showcase the potential of African cycling will pass without a single Rwandan making an impact at the event. To many people, this would be business as usual in professional cycling, but we don’t accept that same old status quo – we want to shake up the cycling establishment.
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Languages Classes
Riders gain language proficiency to navigate life in Europe and around the world.
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Know Your Numbers
Use smart trainers and fitness testing to market themselves to teams .
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Cycling Science and Nutrition
Understand the “how” and “why” behind their training and racing.
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Cycling Literacy
Gain skills in cycling technology, race strategy, and bicycle maintenance.
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Digital Brand Building
Self-promote to build an online following and develop sponsorships.
The Spoke Academy will be a cycling education center where young men and women can learn languages, develop the skills necessary for cyclists, and prepare themselves for the future. It will be a holistic development program for young Rwandan cyclists.
Imagine if twenty men and women graduate from Spoke Academy within the next year, all of whom are ready for life in professional cycling and beyond. What would be the impact of this accomplishment on these individuals? On the current state of Rwandan and African cycling? On the future generations of riders? This is our dream.
