Pandemic pushes forward new generation of African cyclists
LOUCOUMANE COULIBALY WEARING a bright green helmet, cyclist Andy Costa weaves a dangerous path through trucks barrelling down the streets of Abidjan in the Ivory Coast. Africa's traffic-clogged cities make it the world's deadliest continent for pedestrians and cyclists, according to the World Health Organisation. Many lack pavements, let alone bike lanes. That may soon change thanks to a generation of African cycling activists who have been given a boost by the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to avoid crowded public transport. Last month, after 10 years of campaigning, authorities finally told Costa he could help plan bike lanes in…