Africa Rising Cycling Podcast

Africa Rising Cycling is a non-profit which has been operating across the continent for 20 years. After the first World Champs on African soil in Sep 2025 and over 140 African men and women racing internationally, 2026 is going to be a big year. We will bring you all the big stories as they happen, talk to the big and rising star names, and share the stories that matter about African cycling!To get more info, visit us at: https://teamafricarising.org/

Africa Rising Cycling Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Africa Rising Cycling, with 34 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Africa Rising Cycling hosts Africa Rising Cycling Podcast, a sports show with 34 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Tshenolo - Africa's Newest Women's Pro Cycling Team & Tour du Burundi Preview

  Aug 18, 202622 minS2

  The Tshenolo Women's Pro Cycling Team is a new African women's team, African-owned, and based in South Africa. The team is considering moving to the UCI Continental level for 2027, however for now is racing across South Africa and all relevant African races. We caught up with the team's Sport Director, Durwan Benjamin, and Lucy Young , one of their top riders, to talk about the team, the Tour du Burundi Feminin , which started on Sunday, and the riders she feels will be in contention. This race is the only UCI women's stage race on the African continent in 2026. At the time of this podcast going live, the 20yo Kazakhstan national champion Yelizaveta Sklyarova has won the first two stages, with riders from Team Amani and Tshenolo filling the rest of the top nine GC spots. Burkina Faso's strong rider Lamoussa Zoungrana has fought her way into tenth spot as well. Give the Tshenolo Women's Pro Cycling Team a follow on Instagram and we wish them well for the rest of 2026 and into 2027! #WatchTheFemmes #AfricaRising

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  Episode #6

  Meet Senegal's New National Champion: Neriah Meunier Sow!

  Aug 4, 202624 minS2

  We always are looking for stories to tell about Junior or U23 African riders as they represent the future of cycling on the continent. Our latest podcast features 21-year-old Neriah Meunier Sow , the new National Champion of Senegal! Neriah currently races for the Surne Bilbao Cycling Team in Spain as part of an international 20-rider squad of U23 athletes. He took Senegalese citizenship in 2025, with strong family ties to the West African country. He talks through his family connections, his love of the culture and how he got into cycling. Another African with Alberto Contador as his hero as a young rider. We talked to him about his career so far, his hopes and dreams for his career, and his advice for young riders trying to make it in pro cycling! Thanks for your time Neriah!

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  Episode #5

  Kim Le Court Pienaar Talks Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026!

  Jul 28, 202612 minS2

  With just four days to go to the start of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, we joined the official AG Insurance Soudal press conference, to hear from Mauritius' Kim Le Court Pienaar about her preparations for this year's race. Despite her big crash and wrist injury earlier in 2026, her recent performance at the women's Tour du Suisse shows she is in great form. Hear her thoughts on her recovery, her preparations and strategy for the 2026 race.

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  Episode #6

  Qhubeka Day at the Tour de France!

  Jul 20, 202622 minS2

  Saturday 18 July was "Qhubeka Day" at the Tour de France. The stage and the whole day is dedicated to the South African charity which manufactures new African-designed bicycles and distributes them to schoolchildren in the poorest areas of the country. This hugely reduces the time it usually takes them to walk to and from school, improving attendance and results, as well as significantly improving their individual safety. Qhubeka - and the French domestic charity Secours Populaires - are the principal causes of the Tour de France's "Un Vélo pour Tous" (A bicycle for all) commitment to cycling mobility. As part of this program, more than 7,500 bicycles have been donated. We caught up with Anthony Fitzhenry, the Founder of the Qhubeka Charity, in Mulhouse after the day's celebrations had taken part, to hear all about the charity, and some of the moments that took place today, including Sir Mark Cavendish talking about his experience at Qhubeka distributions. You can see the 2026 TDF & Qhubeka promotional movie here , and to find out more about the charity, or to make a donation, visit their website: www.qhubeka.org #LAveniràVélo #BicyclesChangeLives

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  Episode #6

  Namibia's Toughest Road Race Returns: Check out Next Month's Pupkewitz Megabuild Tour de Windhoek!

  Jul 13, 202615 minS2

  On this week's episode, we spoke with Gerhard Breed, the President of Windhoek Pedal Power, and the Race Organiser of the 2026 Pupkewitz Megabuild Tour de Windhoek - powered by Pupkewitz Motors! This race is Namibia's premier multi-stage cycling event, showcasing the breath-taking landscapes of the country across five thrilling stages, and is one of southern Africa's top races. Participants traverse diverse and technical routes that test endurance and skill, culminating in a grand finale and prize-giving ceremony at Pupkewitz Megabuild Lifestyle. Listen to a full run-down of all the exciting things happening from Gerhard, including a children's race, a night race, a big cycling expo, and a criterium. All with some impressive prizes! To register or to find out more, visit the Pupkewitz Megabuild Tour de Windhoek website ! A week after this event, the UCI African Continental Gravel Championships will be taking place in Namibia. By taking part in the Tour de Windhoek, African riders can acclimatise to Namibia's altitude, and then race the Gravel Conti Championships! Taking part will give riders the right to enter the UCI Gravel World Championships, so it would be a week well spent in the beautiful country of Namibia. To find out more about the Gravel Conti Championships, visit their official website .

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