Some of our goals for this year are to live simply, travel slowly, and give generously. We attempt to live out these objectives in a number of ways, including carrying only what we need for a year on our bikes, reducing our consumption of ‘stuff,’ changing the pace of our lives to match the speed of bicycle travel, relishing in the little details of the towns we pass through and the many everyday people we meet along the way. We aim to give generously through conversation and relationships with those we encounter, and we strive to raise awareness for transportation issues around the world by raising funds for Worldbike, an organization that is designing and distributing low cost bicycles to the rural poor around the world.
FACT: Over a billion people worldwide lack adequate access to transport. Most live in rural areas cut off from markets, clinics and schools.
The most common way to get from point A to B in these regions is on foot. Walking may be inexpensive, but it’s also inefficient when journeys involve long distances, heavy loads or urgency of arrival, as is often the case in rural communities.
