Category: Cycling
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A Legacy on Two Wheels: Julius Mwangi’s Trailblazing Journey in African Cycling
As dawn broke over Nairobi on December 30, 2024, the vibrant hum of bicycle wheels was missing a crucial rhythm. Cyclists who gathered for their morning rides found themselves whispering tributes rather than cheering one another on, mourning the sudden loss of Julius Mwangi, the towering figure who transformed cycling in Kenya and Africa. Mwangi,…
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500 Charity Bikes for Africa Blocked at Port: A “Cycle” of Frustration
Nigel Carter, a 64-year-old resident of Comrie, Perthshire, has spent years collecting bicycles across Scotland to support communities in need. His latest mission involved shipping 500 bikes to Sudan, a country where civil war has made access to affordable transportation increasingly vital. However, his shipment hit a roadblock at a Scottish port when the Scottish…