Nathan Byukusenge

Nathan Byukusenge (born 8 August 1980) is a Rwandan former professional road cyclist and cross-country mountain biker.

Born in Gihara in the Southern Province, Byukusenge is a survivor of the Rwandan genocide of 1994.

[2] A few years later, he became a “taxi-cyclist”, transporting his clients for hours around the capital city of Kigali.

After considering ending his career in 2014, he decided to continue competing, in both mountain biking and road cycling.

The same year, he became the first Rwandan cyclist to compete in the cross-country event at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, where he finished 92nd.