Ride 3 has begun! PL and Kristen have touched down in Bogota, Columbia and commenced their 10,000km journey through South America. In Episode 1, PL and Kristen faced challenges unlike anything they’ve experienced before, including unsafe and dangerous routes, and equipment malfunctions they’ve never seen!
Discover the incredible journey of PL and Kristen Meindertsma, who are cycling across five continents over five years for five causes, aiming to raise $2.5 million for organizations in business, sports, and education.
Join us today with PL and Kristen as they recount their amazing journey of combining cycling with raising millions for charity through their initiative ‘Cycle 5 to Survive’. From the snow and rain of British Columbia to the demanding terrains of the European Divide, they share their inspiring mission to create opportunities through sports, business, and education.
P.L. and Kristen have completed their second ride: the European Divide Trail! Sit down with them as they relive some of the highs and lows of the trip, plus take a look at the full blooper reel!
P.L. and Kristen are counting down the days to the end! This week they picked up and installed Kristen’s new Tailfin rack, stayed in an old castle, and ended up in the wrong place at the wrong time! Check out this video for more!
P.L. and Kristen have reached the 10th week of their ride and have crossed into Spain! Follow along as they navigate tough terrain and figure out how to fix Kristen’s bike!
Week 8 was a hard one. P.L. and Kristen made it through Germany and have crossed into France, where terrain is steep and unforgiving. Follow along with them as they brave the elements and face the mountains!
This week was a WILD one! P.L. and Kristen said goodbye at LCC and got back on the road,. They weathered intense storms, muddy trails, road closures and…military training zones?? All that at more in this week’s update!
This week, P.L. and Kristen took the ferry over to Lithuania over to LCC International University, one of the charities that Cycle 5 to Survive has partnered with. They got a warm welcome, a tour of the campus, met some students and much more! Check out this week’s video to see it all.
