The first American cyclist to compete in the Tour de France, Boyer was working in Rwanda on a project to import cargo bicycles for coffee farmers.

[8] Niyonshuti had good initial results in local races such as the Tour of Rwanda, in which he finished in the top ten five years in a row and won in 2006 and 2008.

[14] After the 2012 London Olympic Games, Niyonshuti immediately felt he wanted to offer the chance for aspiring cyclists in his country to experience the power of cycling, instil hope and pass on its positive values to future generations.

Adrien closed his Academy at the end of 2022 to focus on his work developing African cyclists in Europe and as a consultant for the National Cycling Team of Benin.

Adrien completed the ascent of the Alpe d'Huez in an impressive 1 hour 36 minutes, and members of the international media were waiting for him at the finish line.

After interviews with leading TV, radio and print media journalists, several articles have appeared, including Cycling Tips[16] and Outdoor Online.