Baisikeli: The Story of an African Cycling Team
This is a story about Kenyan Riders and the potential of African athletes in our sport.
We featured Kenyan Riders in Issue 2 of Conquista magazine. Below is a teaser and film from Sina Ma Tella Productions that tells a beautiful and inspiring story of what can be achieved from nothing in Kenya.
Nicholas Leong had a dream, inspired by Kenyan runners, to build and develop a world class cycling program. Nicholas has built that dream. Please take a look at this beautiful film and then share it.
Teaser
Film
http://aeon.co/film/baisekeli-a-short-film-about-the-kenyan-national-cycling-team/
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