The new African Continental team Kenyan Riders Downunder (KRD) is the amalgamation of Kenyan Riders and Pro Team Downunder. The 2016 team consists of 6 Kenyans, 4 Australians, & 3 New Zealander riders.
KRD have carefully selected talented, up-and-coming and motivated riders who all want an opportunity to prove themselves against the best in the world. “We have provided a race schedule which will ultimately develop and challenge the team throughout 2016 by providing a range of international racing opportunities focusing on UCI tours in Oceania, Asia and North America. “ Stewart Crowley, Team Manager.
The aim of KRD is to provide Kenyan cyclists with the opportunity to race as part of a team on the world stage of cycling. “This is an exciting project that ProTDU had to be a part off. The Kenyans want to get to the Tour de France and with the combination of the Australian team made up of Aussie and Kiwi talent this will give us an opportunity to get there. With our current plans being 2 years at continental and 2018 going Pro Continental this will put us in a good position to eventually get to the tdf.” Garry Elliot, Sports Director.
KRD aims to become a formidable force in cycling.
Rider Roster:
- Nick Miller – Road Captain
- Jason Christie
- Suleiman Kangangi
- Morgan Smith
- Nathan Elliott
- Ayub Gatheriuma Kinoti
- Samwel Mwangi
- Samwel Ekiru
- Geffory Kiprotich Langat
- Joseph Gichora Kamau
- Liam Hill
- Tom Coates*
- Brad Soden*
*Development riders
