Tour Ya Botswana - Cycling for a healthy nation

2011 - Sunday 18 - Saturday 24 September

Tour Ya Botswana is an amateur road-cycling challenge that's open to all, that aims to raise money for good causes and contribute to the health of Botswana.

Gaborone, Botswana's capital city will become cycling mad as it hosts an open-entry 100km sportive event as the final stage of a seven day, 1,000km cycling tour from Kasane to Gaborone.

Tour Ya Botswana is organized by an Executive Committee consisting of 3 representatives from the benefitting charities and a Local Organising Committee consisting of volunteers from Botswana's public and private sectors. The local organising committee has experience of organising fundraising bike challenges across the UK, France and Italy and they along with the Executive Committee will ensure that the purpose and spirit of the event is fulfilled by upholding the event's values.

Day 1

Kasane to Panda - Sun 18th

Day 2

Panda to Nata - Mon 19th

Day 3

Nata to Francistown - Tue 20th

Day 4

Francistown to Palapye - Wed 21st

Day 5

Palapye to Mahalapye - Thurs 22nd

Day 6

Mahalapye to Gaborone - Fri 23rd

Day 7

Gaborone Sportive - Sat 24th

How You Can Get Involved

There's lots of ways that you can be involved with the Tour Ya Botswana; as a participant in one of the rider options listed, as part of the support team, as a volunteer at the Gaborone Sportive or as a business or private sponsor, whatever your interest we want to hear from you, so please contact us

Contact Us

Get in touch, and find out the latest information through our Facebook Page


Apply To Participate

Grand Tour Entry Form

Fun Ride Entry Form

 

TOUR YA BOTSWANA VALUES

  • Fun
    It's an amateur challenge
  • Non-political
    Charitably driven
  • Accessible
    Various entry points to encourage mass participation
  • Transparent
    Publically accessible records
  • Inclusive
    All ages, abilities and gender
  • No personal gain
    No non-essential payments to anyone at anytime
  • Uncomplicated
    A lean event that raises funds for good causes

Get on your bike

  • Grand Tour Rider
    Can you ride 1,000km in 7 days?

  • Stage Rider
    Stages of between 50-150km

  • Sportive Rider
    100km around Gaborone

  • Fun ride
    A great event for your family

Benefitting Charities

Partners of Tour Ya Botswana