About Orbit360
The one or other cyclist is Orbit360 may have heard of it. Others have never heard of it. It is a Gravel adventure serieswhich was created in 2020 due to the cancellation of many events as a result of the pandemic. In addition to this long-distance gravel series, the 2021 Ride For A Reason fundraising campaignRide For A Reason which combines long-distance cycling with a good cause. This charitable event is now entering its second round.
The non-profit cycling event Ride For A Reason #rideFAR
Cyclists all over the world can 5 March to 3 April at the #rideFAR challenge participate. The route planning is up to each person. The only thing that is fixed is that it has to be a loop: the start and finish are the same place. Last year, participants had to choose between the two distances of 180 kilometres and 360 kilometres. New in 2022 is the sprint discipline of 90 kilometres. The RideFAR Challenge can be ridden either solo or in peloton mode. Orbit360 will donate 100 per cent of the individually definable participation fees to five charitable organisations. Raphael Albrecht is therefore calling on people to take up this challenge.
Let's make a small contribution to a better world together. A fast route? An adventurous route? MTB? Gravel? Road bike? Fixie? A route with a personal story? The decision is up to you!
Ride For A Reason: 5 reasons to take part in #rideFAR
Whether as a means of transport, a piece of sporting equipment or a lifestyle symbol, what seems normal to many is by no means a matter of course for everyone. And because cycling is not a matter of course for everyone, #rideFAR supports four cycling organisations. In addition, Orbit360 has decided to help here too at short notice due to the war in Ukraine.
Supporting people who are dependent on help for financial, social, health or political reasons is what the Faradgang e.V. dedicated. Bikes are collected, repaired with and for guests and then passed on.
The Bikeygees e.V. offers cycling lessons to (refugee) women and girls. In addition to practical cycling training, there are traffic lessons and the basics of bicycle repair are taught - all in several languages.
Working similarly Velafrika and World Bicycle Relief on our neighbouring continent of Africa. Velafrika relies on recycled bicycles, World Bicycle Relief on stable and durable bicycles. Buffalo bikes. Both approaches create jobs and facilitate access to education and medical care, among other things.
The Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund collects donations to provide humanitarian aid in the affected communities in Ukraine and the surrounding regions.
Orbit360's sponsors are also taking part in the campaign. Votec, Komoot and Enjoyyourbike are each donating an additional ten per cent of all donations made by participants.
Last year, TOUR presented the VRC from Orbit360 supporter Votec: Novelty Votec VRC
Sandra Schuberth
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