This unique new collaboration brings together Olympic champion Nino Schurter, renowned South African artist Lionel Smit, SCOTT Sports, and World Bicycle Relief to transform creativity into impact.

What began as an idea to create one-of-a-kind painted bike frames evolved into something bigger: a project that connects sport, art, and purpose to change lives. Through this initiative, exclusive artworks become vehicles for opportunity, helping deliver life-changing bicycles to people in rural communities.

For Nino, this partnership reflects a deeper belief: a bicycle is far more than a racing machine. It is a tool that can unlock education, healthcare, and economic opportunity- and ultimately transform entire futures.

For Lionel, the project highlights a simple but powerful truth: access to mobility creates independence. And with independence comes opportunity, dignity, and the ability to build a better life.

Together, this campaign is about more than cycling. It’s about connection- between continents, disciplines, and communities- and about using passion and creativity to drive real, lasting impact.

For decades, professional mountain biker Nino Schurter has pushed the limits and inspired millions through his achievements on the bike. But beyond podiums and world titles, Nino has long believed that cycling can be a powerful force for good.

What began with impactful partnerships with SCOTT Sports, SRAM, and the SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing Team has grown into a powerful commitment.

For years, Nino has used his passion for the Power of Bicycles to support World Bicycle Relief through fundraisers, raffles, and sharing our mission through his global platform.

These combined efforts have raised over $320,000, helping fund more than 1,900 Buffalo Bicycles.

Now, we’re thrilled to welcome Nino as an official World Bicycle Relief ambassador, as he champions the role of mobility, building stronger, more resilient communities around the world.

Nino’s voice, creativity, and global reach will shine a light on the Power of Bicycles—and inspire the global cycling community to ride for something bigger.

Thank you, Nino, for your continued support and for powering this movement forward!