Bike2MyRoots
A Journey to Build, Explore & Inspire
About Me
My name is Emmanuel Adjei, born in December 1986 in Accra, Ghana. I am a 37-year-old proud Ghanaian and left for Germany in 2012 to pursue further education. I hold a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Sports and Exercise Science from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and currently work as a sports scientist at my university’s hospital for sports medicine and sports cardiology.
Growing up in a sports-enthusiastic nation like Ghana, I excelled in athletics and became a proficient pole vaulter. My affinity for cycling began at age 12, riding my father’s bicycle without permission. However, my newfound hobby was short-lived due to the lack of cycling infrastructure in Ghana. With time, I rekindled my passion for cycling in Munich, Germany, where cycling enjoys a higher precedence among the city dwellers. Since 2020, I have expanded my cycling experiences to include road cycling and bikepacking, embarking on numerous adventures across Europe.
About the Project
Bike2MyRoots is an innovative charity project, undertaking an epic cycling adventure across Europe and Africa, aimed at transforming the lives of underprivileged children in underserved communities in Ghana through education. This project leverages the physical, educational, and communal benefits of cycling to create lasting positive change.
Purpose
This cycling project is not solely about seeking the thrills of an adventure. Inspired by the saying, “become the change you wish to see in the world,” I am driven to use cycling to mobilize funds, support, and raise awareness for transforming lives in deprived communities in Ghana. In partnership with EduSpots, a grassroots NGO in Ghana, this project aims to support educational development for over 10,000 children and young adults in 50 underserved communities.
- Build: Join efforts in nation-building through grassroots engagement.
- Inspire: Lay a monumental foundation to inspire others to dream and achieve.
- Explore: Provide a platform to experience and learn from diverse African cultures, food, hospitality, and people.
The Journey
This journey evokes mixed reactions from friends, family, and strangers—concern for my safety, admiration for the charity aspect, and awe at the epic challenge. Though challenging, it is driven by my desire to transform lives through education in deprived communities. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
