“I Had A Blast”: 2024 Tour d’Afrique Riders Speak Out

The 2024 Tour d’Afrique Cycling Expedition finished in Cape Town about 4 months ago and the 2025 Tour d’Afrique (limited spaces still available) will begin on January 17, 2025 in Cairo. What can the 2025 riders expect from their 4 month trip across Africa?

“I had a blast — I met a lot of lovely people and made a few good, lifelong friends. And after getting an introduction to so many different countries on the tour, I have plans to return to several of them sooner rather than later for further adventures. I enjoyed everything, but I most appreciated the low-pressure environment since my style of riding involves a lot of stopping and enjoying myself/having fun along the way.” – Justine Wilke (USA)

“When people heard about me doing the Tour D’Afrique the stock response was “wow that’s an experience of a lifetime”. This cliche was met and surpassed for me. I travelled through countries that I never expected to visit. I passed though amazing landscapes, witnessed (in passing) people living their lives in a starkly different manner to my privileged and cosseted existence. I learnt that I have reserves of resilience and perseverance that I hoped I had.” – Richard Hughes (Australia)

“The staff was very experienced and professional. They were always available to answer questions and provide important support. The route organization in particular was excellent.” – Russ Trice (USA)

“An epic journey of a lifetime with amazing support from the TDA crew.” – Andrew Baldwin (UK)

“Tour d’Afrique helped make my dream of bicycling across Africa a reality. I will forever be grateful for that. I’m amazed at what I was able to accomplish.” – Sandi Gerling (USA)

“It’s hard to imagine a better run trip of this nature. I was incredibly impressed by the staff and how they were able to keep all of us well cared for while navigating a seemingly constant series of disruptions.” – Geoff Buhn (USA)

“A ride that is very challenging but also immensely rewarding. An opportunity to not only see a chunk of Africa but to experience it with all your senses.” – Judith Gold (Canada)

“Simply special, my vocabulary does not have the ability top describe the experience adequately. It has to be experienced to appreciate how special it is.” – Johan du Toit (South Africa)

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