From Kigali to Akagera — this isn’t just a ride. It’s a message
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Ride Schedule
Day 1 & 2: Kigali
Day 3: Gishwati Mukura
Day 4: Ntendezi
Day 5: Nyungwe Forest
Day 6: Nyanza
Day 7: Colline Nawe
Day 8: Akagera National Park
Ride route and stops
Vehicular transport by road.
Road cycle routes
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The Mission
Ride For Unity: Rwanda will connect riders from across the globe with Rwandan youth, educators, and community changemakers. Over 7 days, we’ll ride, listen, build, and support. Together.
August 17 - 24, 2025
Why Rwanda?
Because Rwanda shows the world what healing looks like in action!
Day 1
Day 1: 17 August 2025: Opening Day - Ride For Unity Grand Festival Kigali
- Car free day in Kigali
- Public Family fun ride with the riders
- Fun Physical Activity stations
- Arts and Music Festival
- Genocide Memorial Visit
Day 2
18 August 2025: Reconnection, Respect, Conservation
- Mountain Bike Ride around 2 Lakes
- Lunch and Campus Tour of Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
RFU Program for Campus Management
Day 3
19 August 2025: Connection with sustainability
- Cycle to Gishwati Mukura National Park
- Meet the coffee farmers and cycle together
- RFU Team harvest coffee with the farmers
- Boat transfer and cycle to hotel
Day 4
20 August 2025: A Vision For Integration
- Rwanda Action - The Alivera Project
- Joint activities with Rwanda Action special needs children
- Shared Experience Workshops for Rwanda Action Alumni
Day 5
21 August 2025: Experiencing Leadership
- Nyungwe Forest Canopy Walk with Rwanda Action staff
- Leadership Workshop with Rwanda Action management and instructors
- Cycle through Nyungwe Forest
Day 6
22 August 2025: Sport Youth Development
- Visit to King’s palace in Nyanza
- Lessons from the World of Sport with the Peace Football Academy Nyanza
- Tour of Agohozo Shalom Youth Village
Day 7
23 August 2025: A pathway to Social Accountability
- Surprise Cultural Challenge for RFU team in local village
- Physical Activation stations with Agohozo Shalom students
- Passing it Forward through exchange of experience and entrepreneurship workshops
Day 8
24 August 2025: Wildlife Stewardship
- Cycling to Akagera National Park
- Rhino Conservation tour in Akagera National Park with Phil Liggett
- Grand finish cycle to Kigali - Last 5km into Kigali with public riders
- Street party in Kigali to celebrate the end of the Tour
How You Can Help
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Be the hands, heart, and voice behind the movement.
Charity Partner
bringing education, access, and support to rural youth. 100% of donations go to ground-level impact.
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Ride to reconnection: Rwanda 2025.
From Kigali to Akagera — this isn’t just a ride. It’s a message
August 17 - 24
The Mission
Ride For Unity: Rwanda will connect riders from across the globe with Rwandan youth, educators, and community changemakers. Over 7 days, we’ll ride, listen, build, and support. Together.
Why Rwanda?
Because Rwanda shows the world what healing looks like in action!
Day 1
Day 1: 17 August 2025: Opening Day - Ride For Unity Grand Festival Kigali
- Car free day in Kigali
- Public Family fun ride with the riders
- Fun Physical Activity stations
- Arts and Music Festival
- Genocide Memorial Visit
Day 2
18 August 2025: Reconnection, Respect, Conservation
- Cycle through Gishwati Mukura
- Highlighting the beauty of Rwanda and the importance of sustained biodiversity
- Tea Plantation Activity
Day 3
19 August 2025: Connection with sustainability
- Cycle through Gishwati Mukura
- Highlighting the beauty of Rwanda and the importance of sustained biodiversity
- Coffee Plantation Activity - Sustainable farming with women
Day 4
20 August 2025: A Vision For Integration
- Rwanda Action - The Alivera Project
- Joint activities with Rwanda Action special needs children
- Shared Experience Workshops for Rwanda Action Alumni
Day 5
21 August 2025: Experiencing Leadership
- Nyungwe Forest Canopy Walk with Rwanda Action staff
- Leadership Workshop with Rwanda Action management and instructors
- Cycle through Nyungwe Forest
Day 6
22 August 2025: Sport Youth Development
- Visit to King’s palace in Nyanza
- Lessons from the World of Sport with the Peace Football Academy Nyanza
- Tour of Agohozo Shalom Youth Village
Day 7
23 August 2025: A pathway to Social Accountability
- Surprise Cultural Challenge for RFU team in local village
- Physical Activation stations with Agohozo Shalom students
- Passing it Forward through exchange of experience and entrepreneurship workshops
Day 8
24 August 2025: Wildlife Stewardship
- Cycling to Akagera National Park
- Rhino Conservation tour in Akagera National Park with Phil Liggett
- Grand finish cycle to Kigali - Last 5km into Kigali with public riders
- Street party in Kigali to celebrate the end of the Tour
Ride to Reconnection
Our Charity Partner
Bringing education, access, and support to rural youth. 100% of donations go to ground-level impact.