Hamedel Ndiaye on his first gravel race in Girona, what it means to be visible in a space where people do not often see themselves, and why showing the messy bits of the story matters just as much as the shiny ones.

Contributor Hamadel Ndiaye is often the only Black person at the cycling events he enters. It does not stop him enjoying them. But it does make him wonder who never turns up because they assumed the sport was not for them. In this piece, he writes about representation in its simplest form: not a grand gesture, just visibility. Being present, sharing it, and leaving the door a little easier for someone else to find.

Welcome to CCC introduces, our series spotlighting the incredible contributors who give their time and energy to Cycling Culture Club. Today, we introduce you to Hamadel Ndiaye. Triathlete and content creator from Senegal. This eloquent and passionate gent is a perfect addition to our contributor and ambassador network.