#3YearsofMountainBiking - Episode 9
I was super excited to start my master's program and leave Kigali, a city that had been my home for three transformative years of tertiary education. During this time, I became an advocate for a healthy lifestyle, regularly walking around neighborhoods like Bumbogo, Kwa Mushimire, Kibagabaga, and Remera to stay active, take a break from technology, and care for my mental health.
Moving to the quiet countryside of Butaro for further studies was initially peaceful, but then the COVID-19 pandemic hit, disrupting my plans for mountain biking adventures and causing a lockdown. Despite the challenges, I am grateful for the opportunity to continue my studies and overcome the anxiety and depression that came with it.
After graduating, I returned home to celebrate and right after landed a job that took me back to Butaro. Excitement returned as I explored the beautiful hills and landscapes, and on November 28, 2020, I set out on a long bike ride from Butaro to Kidaho. The journey, recreated in 2023, was filled with breathtaking scenery, capturing moments of Burera Lake and the towering Muhabura volcano.
Looking back on three years of mountain biking in the "land of a hundred hills," I am thankful for the therapeutic benefits, the active lifestyle it promotes, the meaningful relationships it fosters, and the chance to apply recommendation from my breast cancer early detection study.
While I could write a book about how mountain biking has positively impacted my life, I am excited about the idea of sharing this journey that gave birth to "Cycling in 1000 Hills of Rwanda" video book series and a book in the future. Expect more episodes of this 3 Years Mountain Biking celebration in Burera and Kigali at Mugenzi YouTube Channel. Join me in celebrating the joy, challenges, and growth that this journey has brought, and let us continue exploring the world on two wheels together.
I Walk - Hike - Bike - Capture 1000 hills of Rwanda!
I Walk - Hike - Bike - Capture 1000 hills of Rwanda!
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