Building Tanzania's first dedicated cycling training & development base
Invest in Tanzanian Youth
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In Swahili "pasha" means to warm up, as in to prepare for exercise.
But we also use it to describe setting something in motion or igniting it.
More than a cycling facility, the Pasha Training Centre exists to spark ambition in Tanzanian youth, giving them the tools, discipline, and belief to dream bigger and work harder, on and off the bike.
What We Are Building
Training Area
12x7 meter covered facility with Zwift smart trainers
Bike Workshop & Storage
Maintenance, repairs, bikes, kit, & equipment
Office Space
Program management + internet & battery backup
The Finances
About the Project
Why This Project
Tanzania has talented cyclists, but lacks infrastructure — a dedicated space to train, develop, and compete at a level that gets riders noticed.
The Pasha Training Centre changes that. Built around a set of smart trainers donated by Zwift and Africa Rising Cycling, the centre gives Tanzanian cyclists their first access to structured indoor training, virtual international and intra-African competition, and a data record that scouts and federations can actually evaluate.
But the centre is more than a training facility. It's the permanent home of Red Knot's cycling program, housing coaches, bikes, mechanics, and a youth development curriculum that combines athletic training with life skills, discipline, and the kind of character formation that produces capable young adults, on and off the bike.
A Proven Model
Red Knot's training centre joins a growing virtual network of almost a dozen nations across Africa. Masaka Cycling Club in Uganda and the Benin Cycling Federation have shown what's possible: Masaka ranks among the top 30 virtual teams globally on Zwift, and a Benin rider recently became the first in the country's history to sign a professional contract — coming directly through their virtual program.
We are being guided by Africa Rising Cycling, a US nonprofit with nearly two decades of experience developing professional cyclists across Africa, and the organization behind the Virtual Performance Center network that connects these clubs.
Why It Matters
Zwift is a global online cycling platform that connects riders to structured training and live competition via stationary smart trainers — complementing, rather than replacing, road riding by giving riders a structured indoor base that makes them stronger and more data-driven when they get back on the road.
Indoor Zwift training also removes travel costs, allowing Tanzanian riders to compete regularly against other cyclists from across the continent.
Additionally, virtual training expands who can train — before or after work, in early mornings or evenings. And for women and girls, training indoors avoids road safety risks and cultural barriers that otherwise keep them out of the sport.
Who’s Running It
Red Knot Development partners with Red Knot Tanzania to fund and run education, livelihoods, and sport programs across the country.
Red Knot aims to build a clear development pathway for Tanzanian cyclists from grassroots to national and international competition, while developing the discipline, confidence, and life skills that produce capable, employable young adults — whether or not they ever race professionally.
Coach Richard Laizer — Grew up in Olasiti, rode professionally in South Africa and Europe, and has returned home to invest in Tanzania’s next generation of cyclists.
Mussa Makala — Elite team rider, full-time Red Knot staff — will help run the centre and invest in the next generation.
Pauline Mollel — Leading our women's cycling efforts; she once cycled 400km from Mt. Kilimanjaro to Tanga.
Long-Term Sustainability
Red Knot is committed to building a program that sustains itself — not one that depends on donations indefinitely.
We are developing several paths toward self-sufficiency in the cycling program:
Cycling tourism — training riders as guides
Paid bike mechanic services
Paid clinics and coaching
Local and international race organization
Prize purses from events
Team sponsorships
We are currently seeking one-time build-out funding ($39000) plus a 1-year commitment to annual operating costs ($33000) — giving the program time to develop revenue streams before relying on them.
Donations today help build toward a sustainable tomorrow.
Support the Pasha Training Centre
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Sponsorships
Corporate and team sponsorships are available at several levels, offering visibility across the cycling program and Red Knot’s events and social media.
Sponsorship positions include naming rights for the facility, jersey and kit sponsorship, race event sponsorship, and annual program support packages.
To discuss a custom arrangement, please reach out to Brett directly.
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