5 Minutes with Ride2Rescue

The sole purpose is to increase the awareness of child trafficking and to raise funds for World Vision’s Child Rescue program.

Iran was very tough physically. The temperature would hit 50 degrees by mid-day and we were there during their Ramadan period and found it very hard to find water or food during the day! This often left us dehydrated and very hungry. We would also sweat constantly, even when sleeping. By the end of our Iran leg we had all lost a lot of weight and were completely worn out.

Before taking on the ride my knowledge of child trafficking was very minimal, like most people my age. Sure, I had visited South East Asia before and had heard bits and pieces, but after visiting several NGOs and chatting with governement officials I’ve learnt so much about this dreadful issue and have become passionate about the cause. The experience of meeting a teenage boy that was rehabilitated after a childhood of forced labour was an experience I’ll never forget and one that will also motivate me in life.

You’re fighting against exploitation by biking across the globe, describe the power of that.

I feel so many people can relate to us in some way or another, we are all just regular guys, not elite athletes. We are simply taking on a challenge to increase awareness of a terrible humanitarian issue. The physical nature of our journey hits people hard, perhaps it shows we are serious!