PLEASE NOTE:
For all of our overseas expeditions our travel company will offset the carbon emissions generated through the flights undertaken to reach travel destinations with green organisation Climate Care.
We're really committed to this fantastic event (six years now) because of not only the serious challenges, in terms of getting fit, to participate and in terms of raising your sponsorship - but also with fantastic rewards in exploring amazing Cuba in the company of Cuban guides - quite different from the tourist experience! Why not have a look at the Diary from a previous year?
You will cycle 350 kilometers from the Atlantic coast in the north to the Caribbean in the south. Don't worry; you will be supported all the way as this is not a race! We have the use of a small air-conditioned bus carrying water and offering rest and relief if necessary! If you are a disabled person, we will endeavour to make this event accessible for you.
You will have time at the start and the end of the challenge to explore Havana and to relax on a palm-fringed beach. You will cycle on mostly flat roads through orange groves and sugar plantations and you will experience the elation of conquering the occasional hill and pelting down the other side! You will sleep in basic hotels and eat Cuban food prepared by the guides as picnics during the day with dinner at each night's accommodation.
Here are a couple of photos taken of recent past Cuba events to inspire you!
I cannot recommend too highly that you register early then divide that daunting £2,695 minimum sponsorship target down into a monthly or weekly goal. Bear in mind we only need 80% of £2,695 (£2,156) to be in place before you travel. The rest can come in afterwards. Remember it's OK to pay for some of your trip yourself if you want to. You may feel this is only fair. Approximately £1,000 of your total will be used to provide your flights, accommodation etc - so perhaps you may see some of this as your own contribution. We are always happy to help with advice on fundraising and we will send you an A-Z of fundraising ideas to whet your appetite and some previous ideas of how people have previously raised their sponsorship. You should also check out Just Giving's FREE online sponsorship form by clicking on the button below. This is a great way to get lots of online sponsorship from e-friends.
Charity Challenge is the travel company who will provide the event for Momentum and make it a safe and happy one for our participants. You can check out their service and the Cuba Cycle Challenge event here. You can also enter on-line using the links on their page or download their Entry Form to send off to Charity Challenge with your booking deposit.
This is not an event that in any way damages the environment, as groups are small. On the contrary, the event is designed so that a donation is made to a local good cause as well as benefiting Momentum.
Have a look around the rest of Momentum's website to read about some of the amazing achievements of our service-users that you will be championing. Rest assured you will be helping us to make a significant difference in the lives of many Scottish people facing some of lives greatest challenges.
If you would prefer to receive a comprehensive event e-mail, or for any questions on the Challenge, please contact:
Lindsey Spowage
Resource Development Manager lindsey.spowage@momentumscotland.org or telephone her on 0141 - 221 2333.
Momentum Scotland is a company limited by guarantee and having charitable status. Registered in Scotland no CS127950. Scottish Charity No SC004328. Registered Office: The Stables, Carlton Court, Glasgow G5 9JP
