The New Yorkers article is NOT about pro cycling in Rwanda, but some dribble about the redemption of a convicted pedophile. Purely garbage.
Originally Posted by
Bacciagalupe
As others have pointed out, there are quite a few South Americans (notably Colombians) in the peloton.
One of the earliest prominent bicycle racers was Major Taylor (
http://www.majortaylorassociation.org/who.htm), and there is a cycling club out of New Jersey named after him.
FYI, African nations are just starting to get into cycling, and it's very popular. A recent New Yorker article talked about the state of pro cycling in Rwanda:
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2...act_gourevitch
Although the obstacles facing the African cyclists are daunting, it's apparently a popular sport in much of Africa and the riders are highly motivated. I expect they will eventually break into the elite ranks of cycling.