King Of The Mountain: From Genocide To A Cycling Team In Rwanda

Samuel Mugisha always dreamed of professional cycling as a way to support his family. But after he won a coveted spot on Team Rwanda, his dream grew. In a country still showing the scars of genocide, Samuel discovered that cycling for his country comes with important responsibilities.

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The story of Samuel Mugisha and and cycling in Rwanda.


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