HELP US CYCLE 13,636 KM LONDON 2 CAPE TOWN
Our virtual charity cycle gives riders the flexibility to commit to cycle whatever kms they can contribute on 15-16th August and help us to reach Cape Town in 48 hours. You can cycle indoors or outdoors from anywhere in the world and help raise whatever you can for two great charities. Help us make a difference! Every km and penny counts to reaching our goal of cumulatively riding 13,636km and raising over £10,000.
THE what
LET'S make a difference TOGETHER
Sign up now to our virtual charity cycling event. Covid-19 has impacted every one of us, whether physically, mentally or financially. We wanted to help support those who have been severely affected by the pandemic and desperately need our help.
No matter what your current cycling ability is, join us to help raise funds for our two incredible charities, Shooting Star Children's Hospice and Gift of the Givers.
Simply commit to ride as far as you can, on any route, where ever you are in the world and help to contribute towards the total distance we will be virtually cycling between Shooting Star Hospice in Hampton, UK to Gift of the Givers in Cape Town, South Africa.
Join us on the 15th and 16th August on a road bike, a mountain bike, a Brompton or even a stationary indoor bike and help us reach our team target of 13, 636 km.
ANY BIKE, ANY DISTANCE, ANY DONATION.
THE WHY
HELP US HIT OUR FUNDRAISING TARGET OF £10,000 TO SUPPORT OUR TWO AMAZING CHARITIES
THE HOW
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
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SIGN UP
Sign up for free and commit to cycling a certain distance on the 15th and/or 16th August to help us hit our epic goal of collectively cycling from London to Cape Town.
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CYCLE
Cycle your committed distance on the 15th and/or 16th August and upload your mileage to our private Strava page to help us hit our target of 13, 636 km in 2 days.
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FUNDRAISE
We ask each rider to aim to raise a minimum £100. Fundraising can be as easy as sending an email and sharing our fundraising page on social media. All it takes is 10 people donating £10, or 5 people making a £20 donation.
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Join our private Facebook Event Page, our communication hub for this charity ride. Here we will be updating you with all the details about the event, tracking fundraising activity and updating you live on the 15 and 16th of August. We will keep you regularly updated on how we are doing in terms of hitting our 13 636 km target and £10,000 fundraising goal.
THE WHO
WHAT CHARITIES WILL BE BENEFITING?
HELP SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH LIFE LIMITING ILLNESSES
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is a lifeline to so many families and this has never been more apparent than during the current pandemic. COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on the delivery of their vital services and a huge impact on their fundraising income.
Their vital hospice service for those most vulnerable in the community is needed more than ever. Quite simply, without them, the families they support would have nowhere left to turn. The charity have had to adapt and find new and different ways to deliver care, remain connected with families and give them support when it’s most needed.
With only 10% of their funding from the government, Shooting Star Children’s Hospices relies on supporters’ generosity to continue to provide care and support, which is needed now more than ever.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO 100s OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS SUFFERING FROM HUNGER
Gift of the Givers work tirelessly to ensure those in need are freed from hunger. Covid -19 has greatly impacted a massive percentage of the population in South Africa. Many South Africans live hand to mouth and without a monthly income due to severe working restrictions, thousands of people are left starving and with no access to basic necessities.
Gift of the Givers' Covid response has been to help provide food for 100 feeding centres and they have so far delivered 70 000 food parcels to hungry families nationwide. The delivery of food and basic necessities to vulnerable communities throughout the country, most particularly those that reside in rural areas is of paramount importance and we want to help them continue their amazing work.
WHO IS NJINGA CYCLING
At Njinga Cycling we are about more than just the bike. As a cycle training and coaching business we have helped thousands of riders improve their cycling over the years. However, it's the incredible community we have created off the back of this that has been a big support in helping us raise thousands of pounds for those less fortunate.
For the last 7 years we have supported Shooting Star Hospice with an annual Santa ride to raise funds for their incredible children's hospice. However, right now Covid-19 has been particularly challenging for them, forcing them to close the hospice in Hampton and only provide end-of-life care and urgent or emergency respite, out of their Guildford hospice. We are desperate to help all the children and families who are impacted by this.
Likewise, the devastation the virus is causing in our country of birth, SA has left so many people struggling to survive as daily challenges are exacerbated by lack of work, poor living conditions and the cold winter conditions. Gift of The Givers is helping support these individuals through various grassroots initiatives, feeding centres and food parcels. With the current exchange rate of £21 to 1 ZAR, our pound can go so much further in helping those who are really in need.
Please join us in supporting these incredibly worthy causes and help raise some life changing funds to allow both these charities to continue the inspiring work they do.
SIGN UP NOW
and join us on our epic virtual charity cycle from London to Cape Town
FAQ's
Check out our list of FAQs below. If you are still not able to find an answer to your question, please reach out to us at [email protected]
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
The best way to sign up is online on this website. You will need to provide your contact details and your total distance you commit to riding on the day(s) plus how much you aim to raise for charity.
CAn I do more than one ride?
Yes, as long as you ride on either the 15 and/ or 16th August, your total kms for those two days will count. Please just make sure we know how much you intend to cover by the 10th August.
HOW DO I RECORD MY CYCLING DISTANCE MANUALLY ON THE DAY?
You must upload your km’s cycled directly into the event STRAVA page. Please ensure you name your relevant ride(s) with the following precursor: Njinga Charity Ride (L2CT).....
WILL I BE COVERED BY INSURANCE IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT?
This event is virtual so each rider is responsible for their own safety. We also want to make sure this event is run safely in the current climate so each rider needs to ensure they follow the Covid-19 rules of cycling and social distancing. No big groups of riders allowed.
IS THERE A SET ROUTE that I have to ride?
No, each rider, regardless of where they are based, will be committing to cycle a safe route that they determine. You choose the distance and how challenging it is.
Do I have to HAVE a road bike?
No. There are some tricky parts to navigate across Africa so we accept all riders on mountain bikes, gravel bikes, hybrids, stationary bikes and Bromptons. Just make sure you ride your committed distance and log the kms online.
Where does my fundraising money go?
all money raised will be split 50/50 between the two charities, Shooting Star Children's Hospice and Gift of the Givers.
Is Fundraising Compulsory?
This event is primarily a fundraising event. By registering, you are joining a group of like-minded individuals coming together to change the lives of children and adults who have had their lives severely impacted as a result of Covid -19. We encourage you to raise a minimum of £100 each.
What if I don't hit my Fundraising minimum?
There is no penalty for not reaching the £100 suggested target. We will however expect you to ride further then ;)
How do I apply for matched funding from my employer?
Many companies will match up to 100% of the donations you collect. Each company has a different policy and so please contact your HR or corporate social responsibility teams to find out more.