Meet the Team

THE PEOPLE BEHIND UK2WESTAFRICA

A small core team of riders, medics, mechanics and mission leads — plus a growing network of volunteers, partners and local hosts across nine countries.

Founder & Expedition Lead

UK → Guinea route lead

Guinea-born, UK-based motorcyclist behind UK2WestAfrica. Leads route planning, partnerships and the Ride Safe Africa mission on the ground in Fouta Djallon.

Head of Safety

Convoy & risk lead

Coordinates convoy discipline, satellite tracking, medical protocols and rider briefings from Leeds to Conakry.

Logistics Lead

Carnets, ferries, border ops

Owns paperwork, fuel stops, accommodation and the support-vehicle plan across nine countries.

Charity & Community Lead

Ride Safe Africa programmes

Works with schools, clinics and local authorities in Guinea to deliver helmets, first-aid kits and road-safety workshops.

Media & Storytelling

Film, photo, press

Captures the journey — long-form documentary, weekly social edits, press releases and partner content.

Mechanic & Support Crew

Bikes & recovery

Runs the rolling workshop: tyre changes, chain and sprocket, electrics, and roadside diagnostics on adventure bikes.

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