Well my 10th Truants ride is done. From Zambia to Botswana to Namibia and back round to Zimbabwe. 180k's at 35C over 3 days, the causes and the camaraderie more than compensating fro the cramps!
If you like to read or hear my write up to the trip, or maybe even consider joining the truants, then all you gotta do is sponsor me and the best causes I know: Childline, Teenage Cancer Trust and Nordoff Robbins, with international donations going to Save the Children.
I pay all my costs and ask those I hope will support me to give generously knowing their money is going straight to charities that do vital work with children enduring horrible times.
Thank you!
This fundraising page benefits the following good cause:
4 Countries = 4 Days. Africa- March 2025
The Truants take a spin on the wild side through Zambia, Botwana, Namibia and Zimbabwe in their 10th international ride. Riding through Safari Parks, we'll see if they're fast enough to not be the game themselves....
07 May
£100.00
"What a wonderful thing to do for 3 amazing charities. Good luck on your journey. "
06 May
£100.00
"Well done Tom! Amazing ride for some amazing charities!"
30 Apr
£50.00
"Epic achievement for a wonderful cause. Happy to support."
15 Apr
£200.00
"Well done from Olly"
14 Apr
£500.00
Tom, What an amazing effort for a fantastic cause! Every credit to you from Josh Padfield c/o Cirencester Friendly 125 Fo... "Tom, What an amazing effort for a fantastic cause! Every credit to you from Josh Padfield c/o Cirencester Friendly 125 Foundation "
12 Apr
£100.00
"Well done Tom"
08 Apr
£1,000.00
Tom, what an absolutely epic achievement and for fantastic causes for people that need our help. Well done! Dom Grinstead, Rich Ho... "Tom, what an absolutely epic achievement and for fantastic causes for people that need our help. Well done! Dom Grinstead, Rich Horner, Phil Jeynes and everyone at MetLife"
04 Apr
£100.00
"Dear Tom, What a wonderful adventure for a fantastic cause! Many congratulations, Mike Farrell and Marcus Primhak (LV=)"
03 Apr
£50.00
Well done Tom & Team. My apologies I missed sponsoring in time for the ride but hope my small contribution, post event helps grow ... "Well done Tom & Team. My apologies I missed sponsoring in time for the ride but hope my small contribution, post event helps grow an already impressive pot for an amazing cause. Love the podcast and keep up all the great work. "
03 Apr
£150.00
"Dont break a leg Check your bike shoes for scorpions and mambas under the bed"
02 Apr
"Hope you're having a fantastic ride!"
02 Apr
£20.00
"Great causes Tom and a great effort by all concerned! Keep it up!"
01 Apr
£20.00
If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds’ worth of cycling done, Yours is the Earth and everything that’s i... "If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds’ worth of cycling done, Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it, And—which is more—you’ll be a SAS, my son! Award money requested to be sent here too - just wanted to add something, personally. "
31 Mar
£10.00
"Thank you for the invite to Lifesearch Awards and lovely to meet you. Good luck with the track and keep hydrated :)"
30 Mar
£50.00
Dear Tom, keep those wheels turning! Excellent charities and we wish you all the best, strong legs, not too much chaffing! Allez... "Dear Tom, keep those wheels turning! Excellent charities and we wish you all the best, strong legs, not too much chaffing! Allez, allez! Love Jess and Jono xxx"
29 Mar
£50.00
"Late to the party Tom, but big congratulations for completing the ride. Great charity. Thank you "
29 Mar
£100.00
"Worthy causes, all the best, Tom"
29 Mar
" Many congratulations on another great cycling tour de force! "
28 Mar
£100.00
"Good effort Tom. Us oldies can still do it"
28 Mar
No message
27 Mar
£10.00
"Good luck Tom. x"
27 Mar
£50.00
"Happy riding dearest Uncle - amazing cause"
27 Mar
£50.00
You never rest Tom. What an amazing cause. Be sure to take plenty of plasters and enjoy the wearing lycra. I am assuming the same ... "You never rest Tom. What an amazing cause. Be sure to take plenty of plasters and enjoy the wearing lycra. I am assuming the same mankini will be on show :) Louise xx "
26 Mar
£20.00
No message
25 Mar
£20.00
"Best of luck Tom! "
25 Mar
"Good Luck Tom, I think you will need it lol if anyone can do it, you can! all the best Dan x "
25 Mar
£20.00
"Best of luck Tom."
24 Mar
"Tom, Those thighs are going to burn like hell, But, you can do it.. Good luck , Bally & Jo xxxx"
24 Mar
£50.00
"Wishing you all the best for your ride Tom! "
24 Mar
£25.00
"Good luck, Tom - great cause!"
24 Mar
£10.00
No message
24 Mar
£100.00
"Best of Luck Tom - Ride Safe!"
24 Mar
"All the best Tom and team. Another wonderful, and gruelling, adventure to do so much good "
24 Mar
£20.00
"Good Luck Tom! Look forward to hearing all about it "
24 Mar
£20.00
"Good luck and enjoy! What a brilliant cause - look forward to hearing how it goes! "
24 Mar
£10.00
"Good luck Tom"
23 Mar
£100.00
"Tom - Wishing you the best of luck on your epic ride! Fantastic effort "
23 Mar
£50.00
"Good luck Tom!"
23 Mar
£50.00
"All the best Tom, hope it all goes to plan!"
23 Mar
£50.00
"Good luck, Tom!! Well done for doing this. "
23 Mar
£50.00
"Good luck and enjoy. Best wishes, Alan & Kathryn K"
22 Mar
£50.00
"Go get ‘em Tom!!"
22 Mar
£100.00
"As always good luck Tom and we look forward to hearing as it happens. Love from J&J"
22 Mar
£200.00
"May Truants and Africa's children flourish."
22 Mar
£20.00
"Good work Tom "
22 Mar
£50.00
"Great cause Mr B ! "
22 Mar
£111.11
"Best of luck Tom. See if you can win some of the hills. "
22 Mar
£500.00
"Well done Tom. Good luck"
22 Mar
£100.00
"Ride safe ! X"