We are on a journey to change lives around the world
Pamoja Safari – Africa 2026
Departing in early June 2026, we begin our fourth continental ride—this time across Africa.
Due to current political instability and safety concerns in parts of North and East Africa—including Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia—we’ve made the decision to begin our cycling journey in Nairobi, Kenya. From there, we will ride over 6,000 km to Cape Town, South Africa.
While this means we won’t be riding the full length of the continent, we wanted to ensure the journey still reflects the scale and challenge we set out to pursue. Before we begin peddling, we’ll take on one of Africa’s most iconic climbs—Mount Kilimanjaro. We will then travel to Ethiopia to visit Hope for Korah, one of our charity partners, to see firsthand the impact your support is making on the ground. From there, we’ll head to Nairobi to officially begin our ride to Cape Town.
We’ve named this ride Pamoja Safari. In Swahili, “pamoja” means “together” and “safari” means “journey”—a simple idea that reflects shared experiences, human connection, and the belief that meaningful change happens when people come together.
This isn’t just a ride across a continent—it’s a journey of unity, purpose, and impact—together.
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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