World Vision 40 Hour Challenge - 200km in 40 hours
I plan on cycling 200km in 40hrs on the 20-21st of June.
The money for this fundraiser goes to families in the Solomon islands - funding crops, agriculture training, ecosystem protection and food security.
The Solomon islands are receiving the consequences of climate change and global warming more than most countries, making them one of the most vulnerable nations in the world.
The Solomon islands are currently facing:
Loss of land,
Freshwater security,
Agriculture failure,
Ocean acidification,
and extreme weather.
I plan on splitting my 200km goal into 2 parts of 100km in 2 days.
Note: If the weather does not hold up on the scheduled date, the event will take place on the next good-weather weekend 👍
My Achievements
Signed up to the challenge
$50 Achiever
First donation
Shared the Challenge
$100 Achiever
$250 Achiever
$500 Achiever
Reached top 10 leaderboard
My Updates
World Vision 40 Hour Challenge - 200km in 40 hours
Sunday 21st JunChallenge update!
Yesterday was the first day of my 200 km cycling challenge for World Vision. I set off from Mount Maunganui, rode through Papamoa, down to Paengaroa, back through the Mount, across the harbour bridge, through Tauranga and out towards Tauriko.
The ride itself went well. I tested my nutrition, hydration, equipment and route planning, and before I knew it I had already completed 80 km.
Unfortunately, the weather forecast was predicting rain for today, which would have made completing the full challenge much more difficult and less enjoyable. After 80 km, I made the decision to complete the rest of the event in a better weather window.
The funny part? Today has turned out to be not so bad after all!
While I didn't complete the full 200 km this weekend, yesterday was far from wasted. I learned a huge amount about pacing, nutrition, equipment, and route planning, and I'm feeling much more confident about the rest of the event.
A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Your support has helped me raise over $570 for World Vision, which is incredible. I'll be back soon to take on the rest of the challenge.
Stay tuned!
World Vision 40 Hour Challenge - 200km in 40 hours
Wednesday 17th Jun
World Vision 40 Hour Challenge - 200km in 40 hours
Tuesday 16th JunThank you to my Sponsors
$31.95
Loizou Family Trust
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The Windsor Family
Amazing effort Emilios, well done 👏🏻
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Zanos Boulieris
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Tricia Hudson
Go Emilios! You're such a legend!
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Anonymous
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Meena
Well done, you can do it xx
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Yiayia And Pappou Zandi
Bravo, Emilios. We are so very proud of you!
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Steve Zandis
Good luck, Emilio! Sounds like a massive challenge, but you can do it! 🙂
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Georgie Aspros
Great work Emilios! Congratulations on such a great effort.
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Lewis Loizou
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Rochelle Loizou
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Agnès Keesing
Way to go being amazing in life! Well done Emilios!
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Maria Chrysostomou
amazing challenge
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Cristine Seavill
Good luck with your charity challenge! It is such a brilliant cause!
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Jo Reid
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Boulieris
Well done Emilios!
