We are on a journey to change lives around the world
Fin Del Mundo
As we continue our journey to fulfill our commitment to raise money and awareness for our 5 Charities, we are preparing to embarking on our ride across South America the week of June 15, 2025. This bikepacking trip will take us from Bogotá, Colombia, to Ushuaia, Argentina—over 10,000 km, with an expected completion time of approximately six months. Fact: cycling through Peru, our ride will take us up to an altitude of 4750m – for perspective, base camp of Everest is 5150m. Ushuaia, often called “the end of the earth,” is the southernmost city in the world, just a stone’s throw from Antarctica. This is why we’ve named this ride Fin Del Mundo, Spanish for “End of the Earth.”
What is Cycle 5 To Survive?
P.L. and his wife Kristen combined their love of cycling with a desire to help those less fortunate by creating ‘Cycle 5 to Survive’ (C5TS). They set out to use their Time, Talent, and Treasures to raise money and awareness for charities so they can fulfill their purposes of creating cycles of opportunity for the less fortunate through sports, education, or business.
This purpose is based on their diverse skill sets: Kristen brings education to the table, while P.L.’s background in business drives them forward with a focus on success. And they wouldn’t have met if it weren’t for sports! Each charity they have chosen to support falls within one of these three key areas.
Their idea wasn’t born as a fleeting thought; instead, it emerged from a desire for P.L. wanting to find more meaning in life, and by the mutual celebration of his 50th birthday and Kristen’s 55th birthday in 2022.
Using the number ‘5’ – representative of their ages, they are setting out on an incredible journey: they are pledged to traverse five continents on bicycles over the next five years while partnering with five different charities along the way in the hopes of raising $500,000 for each charity. What began as a dream evolved into reality through C5TS—a reality that is helping make positive changes in the world.
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The Great Divide / Continental Divide Bike Route Challenge
PL and Kristin invite you to join the Continental Divide Bike Route Challenge and tackle the 4300 km virtual route from Banff to Mexico by cycling, walking, or running in your local area. Dive into this adventure knowing that 100% of your registration fee directly supports five incredible charities!
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