UK/Rwanda cycling 鈥� a formula for success
Team Rwanda professional cyclists were in the United Kingdom to compete in the 鈥淧rudential Ride London 2016鈥� cycling competition
Team Rwanda professional cyclists Nathan Byukusenge, Adrien Niyonshuti, Faustin Mparambanyi, Emmanuel Nkurunziza and Alphonse Nshimiyimana were in the United Kingdom during July to compete in the 鈥淧rudential Ride London 2016鈥� cycling competition, racing on UK-made Dassi bikes. While in the UK, the team also visited the Foreign and Commonwealth Office where they met Danae Dholakia, the UK鈥檚 Special Envoy to the Great Lakes region. 皇冠体育appy also met the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. 皇冠体育app team competed alongside world famous cyclists including the UK鈥檚 Chris Froome, fresh from winning his third Tour de France earlier in July 2016
皇冠体育app British public and Rwandans living in the UK gave Team Rwanda incredible fantastic reception and supported throughout the competition. 皇冠体育app event showcased Rwanda and her cycling potential, with the three cyclists competing against the best in the world. 皇冠体育appir success also helped promote a modern and vibrant image of Rwanda, demonstrating Rwanda鈥檚 progress over the last 20 years. 皇冠体育app experience gained at the competition will enable the team strive for even greater heights at Rio 2016 Olympics this month.