Inclusion Ambassadors
Every ambassador below has either had their own personal experience and challenge with inclusion or has asked to be included in the fight for greater fairness and equality in our beautiful sport of cycling.
Poor & marginalised communities like Masaka in UGANDA’S deep South would never have been afforded the opportunity to showcase their talents and chase their cycling dreams if it wasn’t for the support of donors and ambassadors brave enough to take up the fight on their behalf.
We thank all Inclusion Ambassadors for caring and sharing our story.
Adrien Niyonshuti
Adrien is a former Rwandan professional cyclist who rode with Dimension Data between 2009-2017. Incredibly, Adrien became a dual Olympian and flag bearer for his Country after surviving the Rwandan Genocide of 1994 where he lost 6 of his brothers. Adrien now owns and operates the Adrien Niyonshuti Cycling Academy and frequently shares his knowledge in various countries throughout Africa to instill hope and to pass on positive values to future generations.
Follow Adrien’s Academy initiatives here: Instagram @niyonshutiadrien87
Angus Morton
Film maker, Director, Former Pro Cyclist and Founder of Thereabouts. Since retiring from pro cycling Gus has embarked on his passion to help people understand the world a little better by using sport and film as a way of offering new perspective. The Thereabouts mandate is to share the stories of athletes and those using sport to create a better and fairer world for all to live in. It is an honour to be part of the Thereabouts mandate. Please check out www.thereabouts.co/home and subscribe to Thereabouts on Youtube for some beautiful human stories. Follow Gus’ inspired world here. Instagram: @thatisgus
Josh Kato
Ultra Endurance Cyclist & 2015 Winner of the 4,500km Self Supported off road Tour Divide from Banff Canada to Antelope Wells New Mexico……finishing in a course record at the time of 14 Days, 11 Hours & 37 Minutes. Josh has been instrumental in helping us share our story throughout the off road Ultra Cycling community which has emerged as the biggest supporter base for the project. Another humble incredible human with a passion for inclusion, honesty and fairness. Instagram: @joshkatobike
Joanne King
2 x Triathlon World Champion & Triathlon Australia Hall of Fame recipient. Jo became known as one of the toughest triathletes on the global triathlon circuit for many years, nicknamed the Sponge by her fellow competitors for her ability to absorb intense workloads. Jo has been involved in every aspect the project with her husband Nathan (a former pro cyclist) from very early on and continues to push for greater inclusion of young women in the sport in Uganda. Instagram: @jokingtraining
Abdullah Zeinab
Ultra Endurance Cyclist. 2018 Winner 5,500km Self Supported Indian Pacific Wheel Race across Australia in Record Time. 2019 Winner 6,800km Self Supported Trans Am Bike Race across the United States in Record Time. Abdullah was the critical ingredient needed to build our new Masaka clubhouse. During his recent 24hour World Record attempt Abdullah raised almost half of what was needed to bring our beautiful building to life. We have named our Academy in his honour. Instagram: @abdullahzeinab