POC and Team AMANI have released a limited-edition collection of helmets and eyewear. Designed in conjunction with the Team AMANI riders, the collection will go towards supporting increased access to cycling and racing in East Africa and on the international stage.
A release from POC continued… ‘The entire AMANI team and partners are still coming to terms with the recent tragic loss of team captain, Sule Kangangi, but have decided to continue with the release as the collection represents ongoing inspiration to those wishing to support the project. The release is also in respect to Sule, who was an instrumental part of the design process and who was excited to share it with the world.’
Kenyan cyclist Sule Kangangi sadly died in a crash while competing in the Vermont Overland gravel race in late August.
Mikel Delagrange, Team AMANI manager, said “Our AMANI team helmets and eyewear are very special and represent much more than performance or protection.
“Along with the team, Sule was at the heart of the design which was created to give the team a consistency and still offer each rider a uniqueness and ability to fly their national flag. We have been racing in them for some time and take great pride in what they stand for.
“And now, on top of that, they are a connection to Sule that we want to share with everyone as we know he would be overjoyed seeing our team supported and our helmets and eyewear ridden all around the globe.”
Jonas Sjögren, CEO, POC added “We are incredibly proud to support Team AMANI. They epitomize a spirit and approach to cycling that we should all embrace.
“We know that not all kilometres are equal, but opportunity should be, and we can all play a part in trying to level the playing field. The recent tragic events have knocked us all backwards, and it is incredibly hard for everyone involved, but Sule would tell us that our work breaking down the barriers, supporting the team and raising awareness for the project is only just beginning and we should not stop. And we won’t.”
The collection is made up of POC Ventral Air helmets and Aspire eyewear, and is available exclusively online at pocsports.com.
All proceeds from the limited-edition collection will go towards the continued support of the AMANI project and team, to support East African riders and give them… ‘the opportunities to race and show the world their talent on a level playing field.’
