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Chasing big dreams on two wheels

Photo credit: Pool
Geofrey Anene

By  Geoffrey Anene

Contributor

NMG Sport

What you need to know:

  • There are many challenges in cycling. Resources are always an issue, especially because getting a bike for racing is expensive.


  • Thankfully, I was relieved of this burden when I joined Kenyan Riders team in 2017. They provided a lot of support including a good bike, racing kit and helmet.


  • Adapting to cycling exercises was also a challenge at first but eventually I got used to them.

John Kariuki is one of the top professional cyclists in Kenya today. He is based in Kaptagat in Uasin Gishu County and shares his story with myNetwork.


Tell us about your journey...
I started cycling in 2016 in Nakuru but took the sport seriously one year later. I was recruited to Kenyan Riders team by Simon Kitoti during a talent search in Nakuru, after which I moved to Iten. Simon had a road bike and I liked it because of its slim tyres. It looked so much better than my mountain bike. 

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