A determined group of African women cyclists is working towards one of the biggest stages in world sport: the Tour de France Femmes.
Team Amani brings together talented riders from Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The women’s team was launched in 2025 to create opportunities for African cyclists and help them compete at the highest international level.
During their first European racing campaign, the riders showed encouraging progress. Ethiopian cyclist Haftu Eyerusalem Reda finished among the top 20 overall at the Volta a Catalunya Femenina, competing alongside some of the world’s strongest professional riders.
The team also celebrated success closer to home. At the Tour du Burundi, Ethiopian rider Meresiet Ashebir Gebrehiwet won the overall competition, while her teammates secured stage victories and other leading positions.
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