North to South of France for Orkidstudio

This July I will be taking part in an 8 day challenge to raise funds to support Orkidstudio. Averaging 130km a day, the route runs from the top to bottom of France.

What: An 8 day, 1050km cycle, averaging 130km a day with 28,000ft of climbing via the Pyrenees

Where: English Channel/Ouistreham (North) to the Mediterranean Sea/Valras Plage (South) of France

When: Saturday 22nd - Saturday 30th July 2016

Why: To raise funds for Orkidstudio's Sachibondu project. Set in 2 phases between 2016 and 2017, I am looking to join the live build of the 2017 phase
in Zambia. More on the project: orkidstudio.co.uk/join-us/sachibondu

Who: Orkidstudio are an architectural practice with a difference. Based in Glasgow, they are focused on social change, regeneration and community empowerment through architecture and enterprise:

'Orkidstudio works to benefit communities worldwide through innovative architecture, construction and social enterprise.

We believe that creativity has the power to inspire and instil pride within people regardless of race, nationality or circumstance and we use architecture, design and enterprise as tools for relieving poverty and transforming lives.

Our build projects focus on the process of design and construction rather than just the final product. We believe this process is a powerful tool for affecting social change and empowering people through the sharing of skills and knowledge on site.

With a strong belief in the power of enterprise to affect social change, our enterprise projects focus on creating sustainable and scalable business models, and we are active in areas ranging from agriculture and farming to technology and female empowerment.'

More about Orkidstudio: orkidstudio.co.uk

Please note: While the cycle will be undertaken with a group, I am the only person riding on behalf of Orkidstudio.
Sponsored by:

Endura Sports - facebook.com/EnduraOfficial/?fref=ts

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