Cycling helped me overcome Heart Problems

He Left Uganda's Chaos for Switzerland's Cycling Lanes — Then Built a Bridge Between Both Meet ‪@IsmailSsekiwu‬: A Ugandan in Switzerland, nurse, father of two, and the man turning a health scare into a movement. After a cardiologist warned him about his heart, he bought a used bike for 200 Swiss Francs and it changed everything. Ten years later, he's cycling to Geneva for fun, training on carbon bikes worth more than a car, and running Life Cyclers Uganda, an organization bringing bikes, mechanic training, and real opportunity to young cyclists back home in Mukono - Uganda. In this episode of Off The Equator, we talk about: Why cycling in Uganda is seen as "a poor man's transport" and how that mindset is changing Life as a Ugandan father and Swiss citizen including mandatory military tax if you skip training Paul Miro — the national junior champion Life Cyclers Uganda discovered and helped go pro Why girls cycling is still breaking cultural barriers in parts of Uganda How you can donate a bike, sponsor a young cyclist, or book a cycling safari in Uganda If you're in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, or Uganda, drop your country in the comments. And if this is your first time here, subscribe for more real stories on studying, living, and working across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. ************************************ ✨ Stay Connected & Explore More: 🌐 Official Website: https://offtheequator.com/ 📱 TikTok:   / offtheequator_show   📸 Instagram:   / offtheequator_show   👥 Facebook:   / offtheequator   Subscribe to join our community and never miss an episode! #OffTheEquator #StudyInAustria #StudyInGermany #InternationalStudents #UgandansInEurope #StudentLifeEurope #Scholarships #LifeCyclersUganda #UgandansInSwitzerland #CyclingCommunity #Mukono #Winterthur #swisslife