Charity Transaid has issued a final call for participants in its Cycle Kenya fundraising challenge, which will see riders cover 474km over six days in the saddle between 4 and 13 October.
Various transport industry businesses are represented among the over 30 participants that have already signed up, with nine places still available. Riders will travel from Nyeri in the foothills of Mount Kenya to Lake Victoria, covering an average of 79km per day.
The coming event will be Transaid’s 11th cycle challenge in Africa and its first in Kenya. While in the country, participants will visit the FIA Foundation-funded motorcycle helmet project and other partners to give an insight into the work that Transaid does in sub-Saharan Africa.
Speaking about the final call for Cycle Kenya riders, Transaid Events Officer Anna Giavedoni says: “I am really excited to be participating myself, and we have got a great team of riders from across the transport and logistics industry signed up, with limited places remaining.
“If you an into cycling, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and for a very good cause.”
Registration fee for the event is ÂŁ399, with a minimum fundraising pledge of ÂŁ4,150 required. Entries are encouraged from individuals and teams alike, Transaid says.
The package includes flights between London and Nairobi, airport transport, accommodation with meals, access to support vehicles, local cycling guides, and a doctor always travelling with the group.
To sign up, or to seek further information, Ms Giavedoni should be contacted via email or on 0207 387 8136.
