We will be cycling 700km across Burundi, averaging 100km/day with an elevation of 38000ft (this is the equivalent of Mount Everest plus 2x Ben Nevis). Considering at time of sign up with less than 3 months to go, Thea didn't own a bike and her latest episode of mountain biking the previous year ended with broken ribs, it would be fair to say some intense training and preparation is needed, and there could be some tests of patience between dad and daughter.

Great Lakes Outreach (GLO) works with visionary local leaders to transform Burundi through education, sport, business, healthcare and more, bringing hope to thousands of the most vulnerable.

Burundi is officially the second poorest country in the world and is known as 'the hungriest nation on earth '. A small amount of money can go such a long way and conditions are especially tough right now with many fleeing from DRC into Burundi.

We have attached a video for more information on the work GLO are doing (https://youtu.be/R7O7GRdVkHY?si=3Nzyffbu2Q_4Xou1)

We are flying out on 4th June, starting the bike ride on 7th and (hoping!) to have finished by 13th June. We would love you to partner with us in order to raise money to continue the great work GLO is carrying out in Burundi. We are excited to see a lot of the work first hand and hear the impact this is having on the locals. Please consider donating, no matter how big or small, and await some very sweaty pictures of us both during the adventure.

All donations will go directly to GLO, we have covered our own costs for flights and expenses whilst we are out there.

Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions at all.