Kenyans on Twitter are in awe after a local cyclist flaunted his newly acquired bicycle which cost Sh1 million.
The bicycle, a Dogma F12 Red eTap is a 12-Speed disc road bike that is a state-of-the-art piece for cycling enthusiasts.
Speaking to Mwanahabari.co.ke, the bicycle owner who preferred to remain anonymous said that he has a passion for cycling.
Despite the expensive bike being preferred by professional cyclists, he said “I just do it as a lifestyle because I love cycling”.
The bike is used by the Ineos Grenadiers, a British professional cycling team that won the 2020 Giro d’Italia. A similar model was also used in the 2020 Tour de France.
Some of the components of the bike cost as much as Sh100,000. The bike is so light that one can cover over 700 km comfortably in 4 days.
Non-motorised Transport in Nairobi
The government through the Nairobi Metropolitan Services has started a campaign to encourage the use of non-motorist transport in Nairobi.
“It increases socio-economic access, decongesting cities, improving air quality and promoting healthier lifestyles. In Nairobi county, nearly half of the residents walk or cycle to access basic services,” NMS Director General Mohammed Badi said during the recent launch of the Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) study report on June 9, 2021.
An estimated 55,000 daily trips in Nairobi are made by cycling.
The lack of cycling lanes and sufficient cycling networks continue to be a challenge in the city.