Transaid launches 2026 cycle challenge

Transaid has announced its 2026 cycle challenge, returning to Africa for the 12th time and throwing down the gauntlet for riders to take part in a 10-day adventure, pedalling 454km across Tanzania’s diverse landscape.

From 17–26 September 2026, with five days in the saddle, participants will ride from Moshi, on the edge of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, to Pangani, located at the mouth of the Pangani River. Experiencing the full range of Tanzania’s stunning scenery, riders will travel through small farm towns and municipalities, as well as more rural areas, providing an opportunity to see a variety of wildlife and the beautiful vistas from the Irente Viewpoint. The trip even includes a night’s camping at Lake Jipe, a paradise for wildlife and one of East Africa’s lesser-known natural gems.

Upon the conclusion of the challenge in Pangani, riders will transfer to the beaches of Tanga for a free day of relaxing or optional excursions, before travel to Zanzibar for the flight home. Riders will also have the option to tag on a short extension to their trip, for a bucket list climb of Mount Kilimanjaro or a longer visit to Zanzibar, best known for its vibrant culture and breathtaking beauty.

Maddy Matheson, head of fundraising at Transaid, said: “This challenge will mark an incredible 20 years since our first cycle challenge, so we wanted it to be something very special. Tanzania has been a focal point for our road safety projects for many years, but we haven’t organised a cycle challenge in the country since 2015; it is definitely time to return.”

To sign up for the event, or find out more information, please contact Anna Giavedoni, Events Manager for Transaid, on anna@transaid.org or +44 (0)20 7387 8136.