Africa takes pride in hosting its first road cycling world championship

As the Road Cycling World Championships commence in Rwanda, the first time in the event’s 104-year history being held in Africa, riders like Uganda’s Ronald Yiga see more than a race. For them, it’s a long-awaited chance to prove their mettle, inspire a generation, and shift the perception of cycling on the continent from a poor man’s transport to a professional sport.

For members of Uganda’s Fun Cycling Club, the proximity of…