Rwanda’s female cyclists push for UCI Road World Championship debut

Maniragena’s rise in elite cycling began with Bikes for Future, an all-female team supported by Plan International and LWD, aimed at empowering Rwandan women and challenging gender stereotypes. Despite financial barriers and societal ridicule, she excels in cycling and bike mechanics, earning an income and fostering a growing passion for the sport among the youth in Rwanda.

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