Now at the half way point on my initial challenge, London to Cape Town by bike, I've passed through some extremely challenging environments for people to live in. I've personally witnessed the daily struggle they endure but also the benefits charities can bring to these communities.

Cycling in Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia & Kenya, I've seen how powerful & useful the simple bicycle can be to people living in the developing world. Therefore, I've decided to raise awareness & fundraise for the charity Re-Cycle, who aim to empower people through the power of bicycles.

Re-Cycle not only accept old or unwanted bikes back in the UK & send them to rural communities in Africa, but they also work on specific projects such as 'Cycle to School'. Many school children living in rural Africa have to walk over two hours to get to school each day. This means many children don't attend & therefore miss the opportunity to be educated. With a bicycle that 2 hour journey can be cut down to 30 mins, meaning the children have more time, energy & attend school regularly. In fact, through this scheme they have recorded a 26% increase in attendance.