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CYCLE 2 ZERO South Africa Saturday 20 th October – Thursday 25 th October 2018 Information Pack
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S This team needs you: Cycle 2 Zero South Africa 2018 1 Cycle 2 Zero : The Journey Begins 2 Why Cycle 2 Zero 3 Our work in South Africa 4 Babalwa’s Story 5 The Route for 2018 6 Itinerary 7-8 Flight options 9 Fundraising targets: Breakdown 10 What’s Included in Tour Costs 11 FAQ’s 12-14 Health and Travel Guidance 15 Where do I sign up? 16 C y c l e 2 Z e r o | S o u t h A f r i c a 2 0 1 8
THIS TEAM NEEDS YOU
Saturday 20th October – Thursday 25th October 2018
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mothers2mothers (m2m) is transforming lives each and every day. Over the past 15 years
we have reached almost 1.5 million HIV-positive women with life-saving education and support,
but we cannot stop now. Together, we must keep pedaling towards an HIV-free generation.
Our dream is of a world where no mother dies of AIDS and no baby is born with HIV. In its
third time running, Cycle 2 Zero is helping to make this dream a reality. This year, we are going
back to South Africa – where it all began for m2m - and we need you on our team.
Be part of our journey and raise much needed funds towards m2m’s vital work.
Together, let’s Cycle to Zero!
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CYCLE 2 ZERO : THE JOURNEY BEGINS
Now in it’s third year running, Cycle 2 Zero is going from strength to strength
2014: THE INAUGURAL CYCLE
In October 2014, a team of 27 intrepid cyclists
gathered at Swaziland’s beautiful Usutu Forest for
our inaugural Cycle 2 Zero Challenge. With m2m
CEO Frank Beadle de Palomo and trustees
Carolina Manhusen Schwab and Derek Lubner at
the helm, they embarked on a 500km
breathtaking journey across the mountainous
kingdom of Swaziland to Mpumalnga, South
Africa.
The team raised an incredible £100,000
2016: THE MALAWI CYCLE
2016 marked the 15th anniversary of m2m and to
celebrate this important milestone Malawi was
the host country for our second Cycle 2 Zero! The
team rode for 4 days from the lush Tea
Plantations of the Southern Highlands of Conforzi
to the heights of the Zomba Plateau, finishing the
ride along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Malawi
at Cape Maclear.
The team raised an astonishing £255,000
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WHY CYCLE 2 ZERO?
“An amazing, incredible opportunity to spend time with a
nucleus of individuals that love and support m2m…”
- Frank Beadle de Palomo, President and CEO of m2m
Raise vital funds for women living with HIV We need you to help us make zero transmission
of HIV a reality in sub-Saharan Africa. By joining Cycle 2 Zero, you will be raising valuable funds to provide
frontline support and bring hope to HIV-positive mothers and their babies, families and communities.
Be part of the ultimate challenge Pedaling between 40 – 100 km every day is no easy feat. You
will be pushing yourself to your physical and mental limits, but at the end of each day you will feel
amazing – and come that finish line, you will be on top of the world!
Get up and close with the work m2m does Along the way, cyclists will have the unique
opportunity to visit m2m sites, meet with Mentor Mothers and members of country teams, and see the
inspiring work they do. Meet some of the incredible people that make the organisation tick, and see first-
hand where the money you are raising will be going.
It’s all about team work The Cycle 2 Zero team is like one big close family. Whether you sign up
on your own or join with others, you will be part of an extraordinary group of people providing all the
support and motivation you need for each leg of the journey.
Experience “the place where the sun rises” Some of you may have never been to South Africa,
and some of you may know it well – but one thing’s for sure, this is the first time you will have seen it like
this. With a route specially designed to highlight the country’s diverse landscape and the incredible
people we work with, this promises to be a life changing ride.
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SOUTH AFRICA
It’s been almost 16 years since our founding at a
Cape Town hospital in 2011, and since then
m2m has reached nearly 1.5 million HIV-
positive mothers in nine African countries.
m2m IN SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA HIV & AIDS
The birthplace of m2m’s first programme,
Statistics from UNAIDS 2016 data
7,100,000 People living with HIV
m2m has reached almost 50,920 HIV-positive
women and 27,800 HIV-exposed infants in 18.9 % Adults aged 15-49 prevalence rate
South Africa through both direct service
6,800,000 Adults aged 15+ living with HIV
delivery and technical assistance.
4,100,000 Women aged 15+ living with HIV
Through our facility-to-community and family-
centred approach, m2m facilitates integrated 320,000 Children aged 0-14 living with HIV
quality services, in addition to providing care
1,700,000 Orphaned due to AIDS aged 0-17
and treatment support for HIV-positive
pregnant women and their families.
Our work in South Africa has expanded with an
Early Childhood Household Stimulation
programme, in which Family Mentors support
parents and caregivers at their homes -
providing children with a range of safe,
accessible early childhood development
services. And through our Adolescent Health
Initiative, young women employed as Peer “The only person who is dying is the person who
Mentors promote HIV counseling and testing, as doesn’t know their status, I know mine and I am
well as critically needed safer sex education not going anywhere.” – Beauty, Mentor Mother
among their peers. in South Africa
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B A B A L W A’ S S T O R Y
Babalwa learned she was HIV-positive in 2002 while pregnant with her daughter Anathi,
now 14. Through m2m, she was able to access counseling, as well as the lifesaving medical
care that prevented her from passing the disease to her daughter during birth.
“When I was eight months pregnant with my
second child, Anathi, I learned I was HIV-positive
during a routine test. I went into shock. I worried
that my baby would be born with HIV, and that I
wouldn’t live long enough to care for him or her.
I felt lost and afraid, with no idea what to do.
That’s when my counselor told me about
mothers2mothers, which she described as a
support group for women who were HIV-
positive. I was connected with a Mentor
Mother, a local mum living with HIV who had
been trained as a front-line healthcare worker.
Babalwa and her daughter Anathi speak on a
She reassured me that my diagnosis was not panel at the International AIDS Society conference
in South Africa
necessarily a death sentence for either me or
my baby. I began to feel empowered—like I When I learned Anathi was HIV-negative, (m2m)
was finally in control of my life after months of were the first people I told. I was so grateful that I
feeling like a victim. had them in my life that I agreed to become a
Mentor Mother. I wanted to give back to a group
Almost 99% of babies in m2m’s that had given me so much. It was empowering for
them, but also for me.
South Africa program test negative
for HIV, and that makes me thrilled. Over the last 14 years I’ve gone from counseling
other women on HIV and family planning to
I feel like I’ve done my job.
training other mentors and seeing them go on to
have fulfilling careers as nurses and social
workers.
Almost 99% of babies in mothers2mothers' South
Africa program test negative for HIV, and that
makes me thrilled. I feel like I’ve done my job. I’ve
watched countless pregnant women break down
when they tell me they have HIV—and then helped
build them back up. These mothers face so many
challenges, yet they all come back for follow-up
visits proud and determined. And I’m determined
to always be there for them.”
Babalwa and Anathi at home in South Africa
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TTHHEE RROOUUTTEE FFOORR 22001188
With spectacular scenery and a rugged and unspoilt coastline, the
route for Cycle 2 Zero 2018 promises to deliver an incredible journey …
Average Cycle 2 Zero distances in kilometres per day:
BEGINNERS (Group size 20)
For the first time, we have introduced three routes
to choose from. Alongside a beginners and
INTERMEDIATE (Group size 20)
advanced route, we now have an intermediate
option.
ADVANCED (Group size 10)
36 km
Day 1 55 km
90 km
37 km
Day 2
37 km
50 km
44 km
Day 3
55 km
91 km
Day 4 47 km
47 km
57 km
Scale 1 - 100 km
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ITINERARY
In partnership with m2m U.K. and m2m South Africa, participants will cycle over four
days through the stunning and rugged Eastern Cape. Our journey will take us into the
very heart of the Sunshine Coast bushland, following a remote trail through
impressive scenery alongside the epic Great Kei River, before finishing in one of the
oldest towns in the Eastern Cape’s unspoiled Wild Coast.
Arrival Day – Saturday 20th October – Port Elizabeth or East London, South Africa
Included transfers can be arranged from both Port
Elizabeth and East London airports. You will have some
free time to relax in the hotel before we meet at 4pm to
get you fitted with your bike. Just after sunset, we will
come together for a special welcome dinner with all of
the m2m team. Alongside an overview of the exciting
days ahead, we will be talking about m2m’s presence in
South Africa and how the programme has grown since
we first began our work here 16 years ago.
Cycle Day 1 – Sunday 21st October – Cycling in the bushland of the Sunshine Coast
Today sees the start of our incredible journey! We begin
our cycle on a long scenic road along the Great Kei River.
The Kei River flows for about 225 km before converging
into the Indian Ocean and is home to a variety of wildlife.
Look out for bush pigs, deer and vervet monkeys along
the way. After a refreshment stop at Shaun Park, we
continue our journey to Port Alfred, with the option of
passing through the artist village of Bathurst and
enjoying a majestic view across the Indian Ocean from a
lighthouse.
Cycle Day 2 – Monday 22nd October – Site visit in Peddie
Time to see m2m’s work in South Africa first hand as we
visit projects in nearby Peddie, meeting both m2m’s team
of Mentor Mothers and Site Coordinators. This is a
unique opportunity to see for yourself how m2m are
transforming lives every day, and how your support is
taking us one step closer to an HIV-free generation. We will
leave early in the morning by bus to make the most of our
site visit but there will be plenty of time for cycling in the
afternoon.
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Cycle Day 3 – Tuesday 23rd October – Mpekweni to East London
The morning starts with a picturesque cycle to the mouth
of the Great Kei River, where it meets with the Indian
Ocean. There is only one way across the river and that’s
by ferry, so we’ll enjoy a moment to rest and make the
most of some great picture opportunities! Today’s cycle
will see us passing through valleys, farms and rural
villages, immersing ourselves in local culture and
sampling the diverse and lush landscape that the
Eastern Cape is famed for.
Cycle Day 4 – Wednesday 24th October – Site visit in Butterworth
After a short transfer to the bustling town of
Butterworth – the oldest town in the Eastern Cape – our
cyclists will get to experience the work of m2m first-hand
with another immersive site visit. We will then embark
on our last cycle, with all groups finishing their routes in
time for a sunset celebration! The evening will see
everyone come together, including staff, Mentor
Mothers and friends of the community, to mark the end
of a remarkable journey and thank all the participants
who have worked so hard to support mothers2mothers.
Departure Day – Thursday 25th October
Farewell breakfast and end of official m2m Cycle 2 Zero Challenge. We will be providing transfers to
both Port Elizabeth (5hrs) and East London (2hrs) airports. If you’d like to explore more of the Eastern
Cape, you’ll find plenty of options. Here are a few we recommend…
ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK - Addo Elephant National Park has expanded to
conserve a wide range of biodiversity, landscapes, fauna and flora. It’s now the third largest national
park in South Africa and home to over 600 elephant as well as lion, buffalo, black rhino, leopard and
spotted hyena. For more information and visit times, head to www.sanparks.co.za/parks/addo/
A CRUISE OFF THE EAST ERN CAPE - With breath-taking views and gorgeous marine
surroundings, a cruise off the Eastern Cape is the perfect place to enjoy a serene African sunset.
Raggy Charters is one of the oldest eco marine tour companies in Africa and also offer whale and
dolphin watching excursions. You can book tickets through http://www.raggycharters.co.za/
ENJOY A BEACH BREAK - Port Elizabeth features more than 40 kilometers of clean and safe surf
washed beaches along sparkling Algoa Bay – so why not take advantage! If you want more action,
head to Pollock Beach for a surf class or Sardinia Bay for some exceptional scuba diving. For more
beach inspiration, visit https://www.sa-venues.com/attractionsec/eastern-cape-beaches.htm
C y c l e 2 Z e r o | S o u t h A f r i c a 2 0 1 8 8FLIGHT OPTIONS
There are two airports on the Eastern Cape – Port Elizabeth and East London. Both
airports are serviced daily by flights from Johannesburg. Below are some options for you.
Arriving on Saturday 20th October
Option 1: Connecting at Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth
British Airways BA6241 South African Airways SA2061
11:10 JNB Johannesburg 08:15 JNB Johannesburg
1 hr 40 1 hr 45
12:50 PLZ Port Elizabeth 10:00 PLZ Port Elizabeth
Option 2: Connecting at Johannesburg to East London
South African Airways SA471
10:10 JNB Johannesburg
1 hr 25
11:35 ELS East London
Departing on Thursday 25th October
Option 1: Connecting at Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg
British Airways BA6234 South African Airways SA410
10:25 JNB Johannesburg 13:05 JNB Johannesburg
1 hr 35 1 hr 35
12:00 PLZ Port Elizabeth 14:40 PLZ Port Elizabeth
Option 2: Connecting at East London to Johannesburg
Safair FA249 South African Airways SA476
09:10 ELS East London 12:05 ELS East London
1 hr 30 1 hr 45
10:40 JNB Johannesburg 13:30 JNB Johannesburg
Please note: We will be providing transfers to and from the airport. It takes around 2 hrs from both East
London (ELS) and Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to transfer to the hotel when you arrive. However, the transfer
time to East London on the last day can take up to 5 hrs, whereas it’s only 2 hrs to Port Elizabeth.
C y c l e 2 Z e r o | S o u t h A f r i c a 2 0 1 8 9F U N D R A I S I N G TA R G E T S B R E A K D O W N
Every new Cycle 2 Zero 2018 participant must raise a minimum of £3,500. In addition, tour
costs for each participant total £850 and a non-refundable registration fee of £350 is required
upon application (as shown below).
Breakdown of Costs & Fundraising Target
Registration Fee* Tour Costs** Flights Min. Sponsorship
£350 £850 Flight costs £3,500
*Registration Fee is non-refundable
**Please see ‘What’s Included’ on page 8 to see what is included in the tour costs
Options for structuring your fundraising, to include additional tour and travel costs:
Option 1: Can I include my tour costs in my fundraising?
Tour Costs Min. Sponsorship Total Sponsorship
+
£850 £3,500 £4,350
Option 2: Can I include the flights in my fundraising target?
Tour Costs Min. Sponsorship Flights Total Sponsorship
+ +
£850 £3,500 Flight costs £4,350 + Flight
Option 3: Can I just cover the costs myself? (self funding option)
While we would encourage you to fundraise, the total amount you would need to cover would
be a minimum of £4,350 (plus the cost of your international flights)
Fundraising support
For every cyclist we will provide ample support with your fundraising including advice on how
to get prepared and meet your fundraising target. We’ve also set up a JustGiving page for
you and have fundraising materials on hand for whenever you need them. We are with you
every step of the way!
C y c l e 2 Z e r o | S o u t h A f r i c a 2 0 1 8 10W H AT ’ S I N C L U D E D I N T H E T O U R C O S T S
INCLUDED NOT INCLUDED
• Full fundraising • Entrance fees to • International • Gratuities – the
and training any national Flights local guides and
support reserves or parks • Travel insurance staff all work
• All overnight visited on cycling policy (required) extremely hard to
accommodation days • Personal expenses, ensure a successful
and breakfasts • In country such as soft and trip, so we advise
• All lunches transport and alcoholic drinks, gifts demonstrating
and international your appreciation
(including soft luggage transfers
calls. through a group
drinks) • Public liability
• Visas & vaccinations, tip.
• All evening meals insurance
where required. • Onward travel
(not including • Three English
• Children’s program extensions.
alcohol) speaking, highly
costs – please ask
• Bananas & water experienced tour
the m2m team for
during the ride leaders/guides
more details.
C y c l e 2 Z e r o | S o u t h A f r i c a 2 0 1 8 11FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is the cycling tour operator?
m2m is partnering again with local South African company, African Bikers, who are specialists with 20
years experience in creating and leading cycle tours in Malawi and South Africa. Their team is led by
Jens Deister, who ran Cycle 2 Zero in 2014 and 2016, is a German national who made his home in
South Africa in 1993 and set up African Bikers in the same year. Jens and his partner and co-founder
of African Bikers started their own love affair with Africa by cycling from Frankfurt to Cape Town
between 1990 and 1991- a route that covered 25,500km.
Jens is unflappable, highly experienced and very much looking forward to welcoming Team m2m
on the Cycle 2 Zero 2018 challenge!
How will I be supported?
Beforehand
You will have open and regular contact with an m2m
staff member with travel and fundraising support in
the lead up to the cycle. We will also support you to
maximise your online fundraising presence via
JustGiving, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and email.
We will then be in touch regularly with training
updates and will organize various events in the next
12 months where you can meet other participants.
During the trip
Your group will be accompanied by three highly
experienced tour leaders/ guides, as well as three
local mechanics who will act as guides also, who
know the area and the terrain very well.
You will also be supported by the m2m team in
ensuring the whole event is fun, inspiring and
memorable.
C y c l e 2 Z e r o | S o u t h A f r i c a 2 0 1 8 12FAQS CONTINUED Who can take part? You must be 16 years or over to take part. The group size will be 50 with people of all ages. My starting point is not London. Can I still take part? Yes! In the past we have had a number of supporters taking part from Cape Town and multiple European destinations! The best option would be for you to book your international travel directly. Will I need specific gear? Each participant needs to bring their own cycle helmet. m2m will provide each participant with two branded specialist cycling shirts for the trip, a branded water bottle, and a recommended packing list which will detail any equipment you may need. Can I bring my own bike/equipment? Yes! It is possible to box up your bike and bring it with you. You can buy bike boxes from most good cycle shops and the approximate cost of transporting your bike will be £80. Equally you can bring your own pedals to be fitted by the team mechanics upon arrival. What type of bikes will be used? We will provide touring bikes in a range of frame sizes suitable for both men and women. In order to find the right size frame for you, please ensure you note down on your booking form your height and inside leg measurement. It may be possible to request a certain amount of road bikes for the Grande Route. Please email us with your request. What will the weather be like? South Africa has a lovely temperate climate with plenty of sunny, dry days. Between October and November, temperatures range between 15°C in the morning and 28°C in the afternoon. The sun rises around 5.30am and sets around 6pm. Mild rainfall is expected in the afternoons, so we recommend bringing some waterproof clothing. C y c l e 2 Z e r o | S o u t h A f r i c a 2 0 1 8 13
FAQS CONTINUED
What happens if I don’t reach the minimum fundraising target?
The office is here to support you fully in your fundraising needs. In 2016, the majority of people exceeded
their targets, so we know with the right support we can help you to do the same. We’ll set milestones for
you to support you and check in along the way. If you don’t reach a milestone, we will do our best to help
you, some may make up the difference themselves.
What online platform should I use for my fundraising?
In the welcome pack you will receive once you sign up for the challenge, there is a step by step process to
fundraising using the suggested online fundraising platform JustGiving. American participants may
prefer to use Crowdrise.
What will the accommodation be like?
The accommodation is all of a good standard with own WC/bathrooms, graded 3 or 4 stars locally.
Will I be sharing a room?
The tour costs are based on two or more people sharing
one room. However, if you would like your own room,
please let us know. Given the group size, the number of
single rooms available will be limited and subject to a
single supplement charge, based on hotel rates.
Is it possible to extend my stay?
There are many options for visiting local sights or
organising your own safari in the area. Whilst m2m won’t be
able to help with specific booking arrangements, we can
provide advice and tips on how to make the most of your
stay. For more information please email Samina Hassan -
Samina.Hassan@m2m.org.
C y c l e 2 Z e r o | S o u t h A f r i c a 2 0 1 8 14H EA LT H & T R AV EL G U I DA N C E
You are responsible for your own health
and ensuring you are properly up to date
with your vaccinations and have taken
appropriate travel advice.
Entry Requirements Yellow fever
Visas Yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers
If you’re a UK or US national visiting South Africa for arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever
tourism or business purposes for a period of up to transmission.
90 days, you don’t need a visa. Visas are the
responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry Travelling with children
requirements can change at any time, so it's
Parents need to produce an original unabridged
important that you check for the latest
birth certificate if they are travelling with
information for detailed and up-to-date visa
children. This regulation has been put in place to
information specific to your nationality.
protect children from being abducted, kidnapped
and child trafficking.
Passport validity
Your passport should be valid for a minimum
Additionally, further documentation including
period of 30 days from the date of exit from South
permission to travel, may be required if only one
Africa. Please note that non-machine readable
parent is travelling. These are requirements of the
passports are no longer accepted by South
immigration regulation 6 (12)(a) for parents
African immigration. All visitors to South Africa
travelling with children. More information can be
must have a machine readable travel document (e-
found here: http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/civic-
passport). Failure to present an e-passport will
services/traveling-with-children
result in denied entry.
Recommended medicines and vaccinations
mothers2mothers does not offer any medical advice. The UK Government advises any person travelling
to South Africa to contact your GP around 8 weeks before your trip to check whether you need any
vaccinations or other preventive measures. Country specific information and advice is published by
the National Travel Health Network and Centre.
C y c l e 2 Z e r o | S o u t h A f r i c a 2 0 1 8 15WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
Booking forms are available from the U.K. office:
Please contact Samina Hassan: Samina.Hassan@m2m.org
mothers2mothers (m2m) U.K.
Unit 21, St. Mark’s Studios
14 Chillingworth Road
Islington N7 8QJ
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 203 867 7120
#Cycle2Zero
@mothers2mothersintl @mothers2mothers @m2mtweets
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