#rideforafrica – Your jersey for a good cause

The First Cycling World Championships in Africa: A Historic Moment

In September 2025, the Road World Championships took place on African soil for the very first time, in Kigali, Rwanda. It marked a milestone for cycling on the continent and for BIKE AID, which has been bringing African talents to the international stage for years. Yet many athletes still lack the resources to reach their full potential.

With #rideforafrica, we create awareness and enable real opportunities

• A unique Africa jersey as a symbol of our vision
• Since 2014, 25 African athletes from 10 different countries have been given the chance by BIKE AID to pursue a career in professional cycling
• In 2025, it was Yoel Habteab, Milkias Maekele and Dawit Yemane who represented this vision
• By September 2025, we had already reached half of our fundraising goal of €30,490. Through Team Africa Rising, €1,000 each will go as scholarships to young African cyclists outside our team
• In 2026, three more African riders will join the BIKE AID professional team
• If we reach the full target of €30,490, an additional €3,000 will be donated through Team Africa Rising to support emerging African talents

African Cycling: Between Talent and Challenges

Africa is a continent full of undiscovered talents. Countries like Eritrea, Algeria, South Africa, Mauritius, Ethiopia, and Rwanda have already produced impressive riders, while emerging nations like Benin, Morocco, and Uganda are on the rise.

But the road is tough: Many African riders have little financial support, face challenging visa conditions, and have limited travel opportunities. Every year, we receive hundreds of inquiries from young riders hoping for a chance. With your help, we can offer at least some of them a future in professional cycling.

#rideforafrica: The Africa Jersey with a Mission

BIKE AID has designed a special jersey symbolizing our connection to African cycling. Starting from €100 of support, you can receive this jersey, with all proceeds going toward our initiative "30,490 € for Africa."

Why this number? 30,490 kilometers represent the length of Africa's coastline – a symbol of the barriers we want to overcome together. Every contribution helps give African athletes a place on our team and supports young talents on their way to Kigali.

How You Can Help

• Support our campaign directly on WhyDonate with any amount of your choice (available worldwide)
• Order your jersey in our shop (available in Europe only)

Where Does the Money Go?

• Travel costs for the three African athletes in Team BIKE AID
• Three scholarships for young African riders in collaboration with Team Africa Rising

Join us and make a statement for a fairer future in cycling!

#rideforafrica starts now!