The vast majority of people living in the camps have left their home countries for reasons of war and persecution in search of safety and security. Now, having been forcibly evicted from autonomous camps in Calais to a new 'designated area', 7km from the town centre, there are in the region of 2000 people, including women and unaccompanied minors, living in conditions of poor sanitation with minimal access to support and services.

Most cyclists can relate to the sense of freedom, mobility and self sustainability afforded by the bicycle. For people living in the camps, bicycles are an invaluable asset, improving quality of life by increasing access to basic essentials like the local shop and support and advice services, currently over an hour's walk away. Some organisations have already began taking bikes to the camps, but many more are needed.

We will keep you posted on what is the money spend on and a email report and may be some photos.

We are donating our bikes but we also need:
- tools,
- sport shoes,
- clothing,
- sanitary towels,
- water containers,
- tents,
- sleeping bags,
- clothing,
- panniers,
- bike lock etc.
*** if you have any of those equipment to donate please get in touch with me***

My adventurous and courageous partner Lillias and I will be cycling from London to Dover then Ferry to Calais on the last week end of august Bank Holiday week end to donate our bikes and equipment in person