Philosophy & Objectives
Vision
Combat climate change and live a Sustainable Way of Life
- We promote the change from a fossil & nuclear driven economy to a renewable energy based circular economy.
- Promote cycling and human powered vehicles as zero emission vehicles, promote innovative public transport and other low CO2 emission transport options.
- Campaign for the protection of ecosystems with special focus on forests and Afforestation
Objectives
Cycling Tour for 1 year through 12 countries in Africa in 2008/9 as campaign to combat climate change. Highlight climate change challenges and showcase achievable and innovative solutions in three areas:
Energy – Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Small Hydro)\
Mobility – Cycling and public transport
Ecology – Afforestation (to plant 10 trees per country)
The facts
| Start April 2008 from Singapore
| 12 Countries Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Malawi, Madagascar, South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Botswana, (Zambia/Zimbab.)
| Distance ~10 000 km on cycle, rest ship + bus
| Climb mountain ranges Kilimanjaro, Mt Kenya, Mt Elgon, Ruwenzory, Virungas, Ethiopian Siemien Mountains, South African Draakensberg
| Oceans: Indian and Atlantic Ocean
| Deserts Chalbi Desert, Kalahari, Namib Desert
The Approach
| Highlight Africa in a positive and progressive way
| Live stories from adventurous cycling in Africa
| Exciting activities with focus on: Renewable Energy, Mobility and Ecology
| Visit & Initiate projects and communicate first hand experience internationally (Renewable Energy, Mobility and Ecology)
| Visit and support Afforestation projects (plant min. 10 trees per country + UNEP Billion Tree Campaign)
| Collect letters for climate protection from school kids as part of the kidscall campaign of the Worldfuturecouncil, presented at G8 summit 08 www.kidscall.info .info www.worldfuturecouncil.org
| Gain new inspiration from different approaches and concepts. Credibility through personal action
Stay tuned for the relaunch in April 2008 when the Cycle Generation starts its expedition through Africa.
The Billion Tree Campaign of the United Nations Environment Programme
Now is the time for KidsCall, the worldwide campaign by children and teenagers to demand decision-makers live up to their responsibilities to help protect the environment
The Spirit of Mountain Sports, which slogan could fit better to the outdoor challenges of Feel Africa!
The German bike legend for unrivalled brake and suspension technologies
ROTOR Custom-made world class cycles. Perform even on the toughest cycle adventures www.ROTORBIKES.com
Thuraya is providing us with its high end satellite telephone and data connection. This will help us to keep in touch with you around the globe even in the remotest corners of Africa.
Suki Design
Infinity Fitness Singapore
The leading global manufacturer of solar Off-grid power supply systems
Solar System Integrator and whole seller
Designer and maker of high quality universal solar battery charger and electronics
