Zo'C Cycling

When I've decided to join the cycling event yesterday and start the fundraising I thought the thoughest part would be to actually raise the money. I wouldn't have thought that less than 24 hours after it started, I'd be halfway there and I'd be humbled by the support and generosity of early donators to the cause I'm supporting for this ride.

The cause

I have to say I've always believed education is the central piece for social reform and improvement. I do think most of the commendable things one can campaign for can be achieved as a consequence of an educated society and helping create a few classrooms in a poor country in a Africa is, though modest, is quite in the right direction.

The plan

Now, to the light of the generous donations that were given I do start to feel responsible not only towards the children in Africa but also towards the donors and being the one to have fun with the cycling, I do want to share the fun and joy with you guys so in the weeks that precede the event I will be updating this blog with pictures, cycling tips, routes, bike maintenance tips, training updates and all the general fun of cycling.

Last but not least, I'll try and bring as much as I can from the lovely ride it's going to be to this blog. So sign up for the feed to get the updates, please donate if you haven't done so, you'll be helping a lovely cause and if you are a cyclist sign up for the event and get involved.

Two months ago I bought a new bike. The previous one was stolen early this year and I hadn't had much chance to use it properly, sadly, before that, I didn't cycle much since I was a teenager. In those days, though, I used to cycle a lot and enjoy it just as much.

Now I'm completely (re)converted. I cycle to work almost every day and I've been willing to join cycling events and then today I came across with a bike ride from London to Rochester which has an additional benefit, it's a fundraised to build up classrooms for children in Malawi, Africa.

http://www.ganetsadventureschool.org/

The ride is 41 miles long, which is not an overwhelming physical challenge but the challenge will reside in actually raising the funds. The initial goal is £100 but of course the sky is the limit, the cause is as good as it can be.

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/guioconnor

Which brings me full circle. I open this blog unpretentiously to keep track of the fundraising, the training and to share useful cycling information about cycling on London or elsewhere.

Be welcome and if you're feeling generous, help spread the message or fund this great cause.