Sindile Mavundla explains the origins of Khaltsha Cycles saying, “We started with Learn2Cycle classes. This programme teaches first-time riders how to ride a bicycle. Once people learnt how to ride, they immediately asked, ‘Where can I buy a bike?’. That’s when we thought, how about we put together a bicycle shop?”
Sindile and Juma found that there had never a bicycle shop in Khayelitsha. Since the duo have been riding bikes together for over ten years, they knew they had the knowledge and skill required to open up a shop that offers quality bikes and a bike mechanic for repairs.
Juma tells The Insider about the launch of their shop in collaboration with bicycle supplier, Qhubeka and the Tour de France, who donated funds for Khaltsha Cycles to purchase a 12m shipping container, workshop tools and further provided training for a mechanic.