I’m taking on the Kilimanjaro to Coast Cycle Challenge in support of Transaid, an organisation that is transforming lives across sub-Saharan Africa through something many of us rarely stop to think about: safe, reliable, and sustainable transport.

For me, this cause is deeply personal.

Having lived in South Africa, I’ve seen first-hand how many people depend on transport systems that are informal, overloaded, and often dangerously under-equipped. Every day, parents, workers, and children climb into vehicles that should never be on the road—driven by people who may never have received proper training.

I witnessed the consequences far too often.

Lives cut short.

Families devastated.

Children injured on their way to school.

People with no choice but to risk their safety simply to reach work, education, or healthcare.

It stays with you. And it should.

That’s why I’m passionate about supporting Transaid. They don’t just talk about change—they deliver it. They work hand-in-hand with communities, partners, and governments to improve driver training, strengthen emergency transport systems, and build long-term solutions that help keep people safe on the roads. Their impact reaches millions, and their work saves lives every single day.

By taking on this challenge, I’m hoping to raise funds that will help expand this vital work even further. Every mile I cycle represents someone who deserves a safer journey—someone who deserves to get to school, to work, to the clinic, or back home to their family without fear.

If you’re able to support me, you’re not just backing my ride. You’re helping create safer roads, stronger communities, and brighter futures.

Thank you for believing in this cause, and if you are interested, you can follow my training journey on Strava.