Building the Buffalo

With the Buffalo Bicycle, World Bicycle Relief has developed an extremely robust bike for countries in the Global South. The NGO aims to deliver one million bikes by 2025 – helping up to five million people become more mobile.

Building the Buffalo tells the story of this remarkable means of transportation. Both the test riders from Kenya and the engineers from the USA collaborate to better adapt the Buffalo Bicycle to the harsh local conditions. The goal is to enable more children to cycle to school and to simplify commutes, goods transportation, and access to healthcare in underserved regions.

A group of people standing around a table with a bicycle drawing on it. The attendees are examining the sketch. Several water bottles and other items are placed on the table.

A man in a red shirt and cap loading bicycles into a delivery van. The bicycles are partially packaged and stacked. The interior of the van has a rusty tone.

Drawing of a bicycle on a wall, surrounded by handwritten notes and technical details. Blurred bicycles and parts are visible in the foreground.

A man in a workshop assembles a bicycle while wearing a cap. Numerous other bicycles are visible in the densely packed background.

A large group of students in uniforms standing behind a row of stacked bicycles outdoors. Green trees and a clear sky are visible in the background.

A man stands next to a loaded bicycle on a rural path, while a woman in a light dress walks by. Lush greenery is visible in the background.

Two men in bright work coats, one in yellow and the other in orange, riding loaded bicycles on an unpaved road. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.

Film Facts

Direction:	Travis Rummel
With:	Jackton Acholla, FK Day, Stan Day, Maureen Kolenyo Mercy Manning, Alloys Odera, David Osiro, Chris Raymo, Andy Samways
Production:	Felt Soul Media, 2023, USA