Land of Second Chances: The Impossible Rise of Rwanda's Cycling Team

In the Land of Second Chances tells the remarkable true story of Team Rwanda — a cycling squad born from heartbreak, hope and the belief that sport can rebuild lives.

Meet Adrien Niyonshuti, who survived the 1994 genocide as a seven‑year‑old and grew up to chase an Olympic dream. Meet Jock Boyer, once one of America’s top cyclists, now a coach looking for redemption as he discovers the raw endurance talent hidden in Rwanda’s hills. And meet Tom Ritchey, mountain‑bike pioneer and unlikely financial backer, searching for purpose after his own personal crisis.

Together, this trio helps shape a team that defies every expectation. Against impossible odds, the riders rise from trauma and poverty to inspire a nation still healing from its past. Tim Lewis follows their journey with heart, honesty and gripping storytelling, revealing how cycling became a symbol of resilience — and how second chances can change everything.