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Innovation in Motion: Tailfin x Team Amani

For 2025 and beyond we are partnering with Team Amani. We’re proud to be supporting a team forged to nurture cycling talent from the East African region. This collaboration is built to challenge the norms within the world of cycling, whilst helping to develop a new generation of African talent.

Who is Team Amani?

Hopefully, by now, you will have heard of Team Amani through their vibrant approach to racing and through riders such as Kenneth Karaya after his standout result at Badlands in 2024. Set up in 2019, Team Amani is a professional cycling team based in Kenya with a mission to promote inclusivity, diversity, and social impact within the sport. By showcasing the incredible talent from Africa, the team not only races but also invests in youth development, mentorship, and building cycling culture across the continent.

In addition to the main roster of riders in Team Amani, we will also be supporting the Black Mambas, a talent feeder team designed to nurture young riders. The name “Amani,” meaning “peace” in Swahili, reflects their core values of unity, empowerment, and using sport to create positive social change.

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Why Tailfin and Team Amani?

This partnership is built on a shared vision of innovation, sustainability, and creating opportunities for cyclists of all backgrounds. Here’s why these two disruptors are teaming up:

1. Empowering Cyclists with the Highest-Quality, Performance-Led Kit

We are committed to providing Team Amani with top-tier, high-performance bikepacking gear, ensuring riders have the best equipment for their toughest challenges—whether in one-day gravel races or multi-day ultras. Our sustainable, durable products will help the team excel in both training and competition.

2. To aid the R&D and Development of the next generation of Tailfin Kit

Team Amani’s riders bring invaluable real-world expertise to Tailfin’s R&D, helping refine next-generation kit designs. Their feedback on performance, durability, and usability under diverse, challenging conditions ensures the gear meets the demands of high-performance cycling, driving innovation and delivering superior products.

3. Shared Vision of Inclusivity 

At the heart of both brands is a commitment to making cycling accessible to all. Team Amani focuses on giving underrepresented African cyclists the opportunity to race professionally, while Tailfin products empower all cyclists to experience more. This partnership provides African riders with world-class gear, helping them break into the international scene.

4. Expanding African Cycling Globally

Team Amani aims to elevate African cycling talent to the international stage. Our global presence and cutting-edge products will enhance the team’s performance, giving them the visibility, credibility, and equipment needed to make a mark on world cycling events. This partnership helps raise the profile of African cycling, benefiting the team and ourselves as we connect with a passionate and diverse audience.

5. Building Long-Term Infrastructure

A key goal of Team Amani is to develop lasting cycling culture across Africa, including developing its own series of races, including the Migration Gravel Race. We are committed to supporting the team in furthering its efforts in grassroots development, creating a network of cycling advocates, providing better training facilities, and providing more opportunities for African riders.

6. Pushing Innovation and Excellence

Team Amani and ourselves are known for approaching things differently from other teams and companies. Tailfin’s high-performance bikepacking gear is at the cutting edge of cycling design, while Team Amani is revolutionising African cycling by creating pathways for success in a region traditionally underrepresented in the sport.

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Where Will Team Amani Race in 2025?

In 2025, Team Amani will compete in some of the most prestigious events on the international cycling calendar, including:

UCI African Continental Circuit (ACC):  Tour du Rwanda – A top-tier African race with tough mountain stages essential for African cycling development. La Tropicale Amissa Bongo (Gabon) – A renowned race attracting international teams. Tour of Senegal and Tour du Faso (Burkina Faso) – Key events showcasing African talent.

Gravel and Bikepacking Races:  Race Around Rwanda – A rapidly growing gravel race, perfect for Team Amani’s focus on endurance and versatility. The Migration Gravel Race (Kenya) – A major gravel race across Africa’s rugged landscapes. Cape Epic (South Africa) – One of the world’s most prestigious mountain biking races. Lifetime Grand Prix – World renowned US based race series including The Sea Otter Classic, Unbound and Leadville 100

Local and Regional Events:  Team Amani will continue racing in local and regional events across East Africa, building experience and developing local talent.

A Vision for the Future

This partnership represents a major step forward for Team Amani and Tailfin as we work together to redefine the future of cycling. With a shared commitment to excellence, sustainability, and inclusivity, we are paving the way for a more diverse and innovative cycling community—both on and off the road.

Stay tuned for exciting updates as Team Amani makes their mark in 2025 and beyond!

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