Kinjah, who is considered locally as the "Father of Kenyan Cycling." The Kenyan team was founded in 2009. They undertake grueling training regimes at high altitude in the Rift Valley.
Kenyan cycling —
Kinjah, who is considered locally as the "Father of Kenyan Cycling." The Kenyan team was founded in 2009. They undertake grueling training regimes at high altitude in the Rift Valley.
The Kenyan cycling team, the "Kenyan Riders," are aiming to be the first African team to qualify for the Tour de France (without wild card entry).
Kenyan cycling —
The Kenyan cycling team, the "Kenyan Riders," are aiming to be the first African team to qualify for the Tour de France (without wild card entry).
The team are based in the town of Iten, known as "The Home of Champions" for its history of nurturing the country's top long distance runners.
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The team are based in the town of Iten, known as "The Home of Champions" for its history of nurturing the country's top long distance runners.
"Africa is a hard place for cyclists and especially as a platform for professional cycling but we're getting there slowly," said David Kinjah.
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"Africa is a hard place for cyclists and especially as a platform for professional cycling but we're getting there slowly," said David Kinjah.
The team train early in the morning at above 7,000 ft. above sea level.
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The team train early in the morning at above 7,000 ft. above sea level.
The team have faced an uphill journey to qualify for the Tour de France as they don't have the resources and funding that other teams have.
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The team have faced an uphill journey to qualify for the Tour de France as they don't have the resources and funding that other teams have.
Kinjaj at "Safari Simbaz," a training camp for the next generation of Kenyan cycling stars.
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Kinjaj at "Safari Simbaz," a training camp for the next generation of Kenyan cycling stars.
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome in his youth trained at the "Safari Simbaz" camp.
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Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome in his youth trained at the "Safari Simbaz" camp.