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TDA Global Cycling Not your typical cycling tour company. Adventures for everyone. From 2 weeks to 5.5 months. Routes in over 80 countries on 6 continents.

TDA Global Cycling* was conceived in the late 1980’s when Henry Gold, the company’s Founder and Director, was managing an international NGO that delivered humanitarian assistance to disadvantaged communities in Ethiopia and other African countries. His original concept was to produce inexpensive, rugged mountain bikes in Africa, for Africans, as a low cost solution to local transportation needs, a

nd to market this new bicycle by organizing a cycling race across the continent – the Tour d’Afrique. While the mountain bike project did not take off, the pioneering vision of the Tour d’Afrique proved irresistible. In early 2002 Henry and Michael de Jong began the preparations in earnest, undaunted by enormous skepticism and the mountain of logistical challenges to be overcome, and, on January 15, 2003, thirty-three cyclists saddled up at the Pyramids at Giza and started pedaling south. Four months later, with Table Mountain and Cape Town in sight, they celebrated the realization of their dream and the establishment of the Guinness World Record for the fastest human powered crossing of Africa. Since then our unique little company has grown, in leaps and bounds, through many trials and tribulations. Following in its spirit, several more long distance cycling expeditions have been undertaken. In 2015 we became TDA Global Cycling, a new name that reflects our growing portfolio of adventure cycling tours.

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camped under a baobob tree, 2003

All told more than 1,200 intrepid souls have now completed one of our epic trans-continental rides. Through our Foundation, and the donations of many of our clients, more than 2,500 bicycles have been distributed to health care and community development workers in Africa and India. In short it has been one helluva ride. But we still have a long ways to go. There are so many more fascinating lands and hidden corners of this beautiful planet to discover, and we hope that you will be there with us when we do!

Read the rider reviews from the 2024 Cape to Kili Cycling Expedition. Spaces still available for the 2025 adventure!
11/02/2025

Read the rider reviews from the 2024 Cape to Kili Cycling Expedition. Spaces still available for the 2025 adventure!

The inaugural Cape to Kili Cycling Expedition finished just over 3 months ago and the lucky riders are still looking back fondly on their experiences spinning through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi & Tanzania. Here's what they had to say about their journey. The 2025 Cape to

Section one of the 2025 Hippie Trail has come to an end. Royal Rajasthan was wonderful and unique in so many ways. From ...
11/02/2025

Section one of the 2025 Hippie Trail has come to an end. Royal Rajasthan was wonderful and unique in so many ways. From beginning the tour with a blessing, to sleeping in fortresses and palace’s… Over these last weeks we have come to know India in a way that few people have the opportunity to.

Now onto section two: Temples, Caves, and City Lights!

10/02/2025

TDA section rider Pascale Bilodeau has been dreaming of the Tour d’Afrique since 2006. Nearly two decades later, she has come all the way from Canada to fulfill her cycling dreams, and talks about her experience riding in Rwanda.

Audio credits:
Warm Relaxing Ambiences by livingroomClassics via Motion Array

Four riders joined the Tour d'Afrique Cycling Expedition in Kigali, Rwanda. Have a great ride guys!
10/02/2025

Four riders joined the Tour d'Afrique Cycling Expedition in Kigali, Rwanda. Have a great ride guys!

We are back on the road on the after two well deserved rest days in Lake Bunyonyi. Today was our first full day of rid...
10/02/2025

We are back on the road on the after two well deserved rest days in Lake Bunyonyi. Today was our first full day of riding in Uganda, with a misty morning to start, and an early finish with all riders arriving to camp before 2pm. 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬

Today in India we had our first real climb of the tour! While challenging, days like this are especially rewarding. Tomo...
10/02/2025

Today in India we had our first real climb of the tour! While challenging, days like this are especially rewarding. Tomorrow we head to Udaipur calling off a wonderful first section of riding through Royal Rajasthan.

A moment in the rearview from yesterday on the as our cyclists now are enjoying a rest day at Lake Bunyonyi! 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬
08/02/2025

A moment in the rearview from yesterday on the as our cyclists now are enjoying a rest day at Lake Bunyonyi! 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬

The busy streets of Jodhpur as seen on our rest day yesterday. riders have been taking advantage of their rest days by...
08/02/2025

The busy streets of Jodhpur as seen on our rest day yesterday. riders have been taking advantage of their rest days by exploring the unique cities they have been cycling through. Jodhpur, also know as India’s blue city, was full of life and that notorious India hustle and bustle! 🇮🇳

Today on the our riders crossed our first border by bike, saying hello to country number three, Uganda! Our route brou...
08/02/2025

Today on the our riders crossed our first border by bike, saying hello to country number three, Uganda! Our route brought us to Lake Bunyonyi, after a long day on pavement our riders finished the day on a steep dirt road ascent, and the first hike-a-bike for many riders! 🇺🇬

Cyclists on our upcoming Olive Route Cycling Tour from Athens to Lisbon will be spending 23 days in Italy so we thought ...
07/02/2025

Cyclists on our upcoming Olive Route Cycling Tour from Athens to Lisbon will be spending 23 days in Italy so we thought we would provide them with this helpful map...in case they get hungry!

The fascinating Japanese city of Osaka is the starting point for our new Island Hopping Japan Cycling Tour and is best k...
07/02/2025

The fascinating Japanese city of Osaka is the starting point for our new Island Hopping Japan Cycling Tour and is best known for the spectacular Osaka Castle, tasty street food and bustling Dōtombori pedestrian area.

In 2025, however, there is an added bonus as the city (which previously hosted a World Expo in 1970) will be hosting the 2025 World Expo from April 13th to October 13th. This means our cyclists will have the opportunity to visit the Exposition.

The fascinating Japanese city of Osaka is the starting point for our new Island Hopping Japan Cycling Tour and is best known for the spectacular Osaka Castle, tasty street food and bustling Dōtombori pedestrian area. In 2025, however, there is an added bonus as the city (which previously host

Hello from the from some scenes around town our last rest day in Musanze, Rwanda 🇷🇼. Tomorrow marks our first border c...
07/02/2025

Hello from the from some scenes around town our last rest day in Musanze, Rwanda 🇷🇼. Tomorrow marks our first border crossing by road, and saying goodbye to the land of a thousand hills!

Much of the India experience is off the bike. Riding, of course, is ever present, but the most memorable actions that we...
07/02/2025

Much of the India experience is off the bike. Riding, of course, is ever present, but the most memorable actions that we take on the road are often interacting with the locals. One of our long time TDA riders, Mary, can be seen here enjoying some company on a road side stop 🇮🇳

06/02/2025

All of the jobs at TDA Global Cycling play an important part in the overall client experience, but the one that really keeps the wheels turning on tour is our bike mechanic. In this video we chat with bike mechanic Lorenzo Boutall to learn about the role of the bike mechanic on tour.

Lorenzo breaks down the specific things you can expect from a TDA bike mechanic, rider responsibilities when it comes to bike maintenance on tour, and the basics of bike boxing.

Audio credits:
Soul Forest by Scrooge via Motion Array

Yesterday on the our riders caught an up close and personal glimpse of tree felling in Rwandan style! One person began...
06/02/2025

Yesterday on the our riders caught an up close and personal glimpse of tree felling in Rwandan style! One person began to cut a tree with machete, while three others flanked a tied off rope to pull the tree right down alongside our route. One of our riders was so focused on the hill, he didn’t even notice as the tree went down beside him!

This section of the Olive Route, Kalamata, covers just over 2,000 km and takes the riders through the picturesque Greek ...
05/02/2025

This section of the Olive Route, Kalamata, covers just over 2,000 km and takes the riders through the picturesque Greek countryside and up the challenging mountainous spine of Italy. The historic starting city of Athens is well-known for its famous sights – the Acropolis, Parthenon, Ancient Agora – as is the fashion and design capital of Milan but this section also includes a number of equally amazing attractions.

Athens, Greece to Milan, Italy... You could drive in 20 hours and 45 minutes. You could fly in 2 hour and 30 minutes. You could take the train in 42 hours. Or you could bike it with us in 4 weeks! This section of the Olive Route, Kalamata, covers just over 2,000 km and takes the riders th

05/02/2025

"When we see India... we see opportunity"

India is a unique yet common travel destination for the modern day explorer. Its colour and chaos attract a certain type of person looking to get out of their comfort zone and experience an entirely different culture. However, India is rarely looked at as a cycling destination. Why would anyone want to cycle through such a busy place? One with such a high population density...

The idea of this deters people. Yet, here at TDA Global Cycling we look at these factors and see an opportunity to put cyclists in a position that few ever have the chance to be in. We put them in a place to experience the magic of India from the seat of their bike.

Follow along for the next month and a half to check out the 2025 Hippie Trail.

Interested in riding the Hippie Trail? Check it out on our website at: https://tdaglobalcycling.com/hippie-trail

Audio Credit: Ambient State Of Meditation by Dopestuff via MotionArray

India is full of beautiful colors and our riders are adding to that in their bright kit! Heathers yellow matched well wi...
05/02/2025

India is full of beautiful colors and our riders are adding to that in their bright kit! Heathers yellow matched well with this man and his hanging bananas.

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Riding in the Land of a Thousand Hills On The Tour d’Afrique Cycling Expedition
Riding in the Land of a Thousand Hills On The Tour d’Afrique Cycling Expedition

TDA section rider Pascale Bilodeau has been dreaming of the Tour d’Afrique since 2006. Nearly two decades later, she has come all the way from Canada to fulfill her cycling dreams, and talks about her experience riding in Rwanda. #tdatourdafrique Audio credits: Warm Relaxing Ambiences by livingroomClassics via Motion Array

The Role of a TDA Bike Mechanic (with Lorenzo Boutall)
The Role of a TDA Bike Mechanic (with Lorenzo Boutall)

All of the jobs at TDA Global Cycling play an important part in the overall client experience, but the one that really keeps the wheels turning on tour is our bike mechanic. In this video we chat with bike mechanic Lorenzo Boutall to learn about the role of the bike mechanic on tour. Lorenzo breaks down the specific things you can expect from a TDA bike mechanic, rider responsibilities when it comes to bike maintenance on tour, and the basics of bike boxing. #tdatourdafrique Audio credits: Soul Forest by Scrooge via Motion Array

Cycling India On The Hippie Trail Cycling Adventure
Cycling India On The Hippie Trail Cycling Adventure

"When we see India... we see opportunity" India is a unique yet common travel destination for the modern day explorer. Its colour and chaos attract a certain type of person looking to get out of their comfort zone and experience an entirely different culture. However, India is rarely looked at as a cycling destination. Why would anyone want to cycle through such a busy place? One with such a high population density... The idea of this deters people. Yet, here at TDA Global Cycling we look at these factors and see an opportunity to put cyclists in a position that few ever have the chance to be in. We put them in a place to experience the magic of India from the seat of their bike. Follow along for the next month and a half to check out the 2025 Hippie Trail. #tdahippietrail Interested in riding the Hippie Trail? Check it out on our website at: https://tdaglobalcycling.com/hippie-trail Audio Credit: Ambient State Of Meditation by Dopestuff via MotionArray

It’s Going To Be Hard: The Start Of The Tour d’Afrique Cycling Expedition In Cairo
It’s Going To Be Hard: The Start Of The Tour d’Afrique Cycling Expedition In Cairo

Beginning in the bustling streets of Cairo, the 2025 Tour d’Afrique kicks off as riders prepare for their journey. Over 20 years of the Tour d’Afrique is short compared to the historic streets shown in Khan el-Khalili bazaar in historic Cairo. “This is going to be hard, I hope you understand that” is one of many insights outlined while outlining expedition behaviour in the pre-tour rider meeting by Shanny Hill, one of TDA’s staff members. Our riders then prepare to take off for the expedition of a lifetime, fitting their lives for the next four months into two duffel bags and some bike accessories. #tourdafrique

The Crossing: A South American Epic Cycling Expedition Story
The Crossing: A South American Epic Cycling Expedition Story

"If nothing else, this day alone would make the tour deserve the name 'epic'!" Cristiano Werneck - Project Manager South America Dive deep into one of the most definitively epic days of the whole #tdasouthamericanepic: A day in Patagonia famous throughout the TDA universe for being one of the most uniquely challenging border crossings imaginable. Find out more about the Carretera Austral section of the South American Epic, a truly epic ending to a legendary expedition. Audio credits: Run with the Wolves by Arendson via MotionArray, https://motionarray.com/royalty-free-music/run-with-the-wolves-1200891/ A Time For Courage by Roger Stark via MotionArray, https://motionarray.com/royalty-free-music/a-time-for-courage-807041/

Durian Taste Test on the Bamboo Road Cycling Tour
Durian Taste Test on the Bamboo Road Cycling Tour

“Durian smells like hell, tastes like heaven” The Bamboo Road has been traversing southeast Asia for the last 2 months, and what better a way to celebrate than with a taste test of the king of all fruits? The infamous Durian! #tdabambooroad Credits: “Wa Kane” by Joel Lopez Via Motion Array

The Heart of New Zealand on the 2024 Trans-Oceania Cycling Tour
The Heart of New Zealand on the 2024 Trans-Oceania Cycling Tour

“It is all mental. It’s all about your attitude. That’s going to determine how much fun you have.” Join Keith, Kristen and Alexa as they take their first pedal strokes on the Trans-Oceania 2024 through the stunning landscapes of New Zealand. Keith shares his anticipation for the unknown, Kristen braces for the challenge of steep climbs, and Alexa reflects on finding the mental strength to fully embrace the experience. The first day of a journey like this is electric—a mix of nerves, excitement, and wonder as the road ahead unfolds. From serene coastlines to dramatic mountains, this is where the adventure begins. #tdatransoceania Audio credits: Heart of the City

A Day in the Life on the Bamboo Road Cycling Tour
A Day in the Life on the Bamboo Road Cycling Tour

City, country, beach, mountains, monkeys, temples & night markets – a typical riding day through Southeast Asia has it all! From sunrise to sunset, come along for a day cycling the Bamboo Road. #tdabambooroad Credits: “Japanese Taiko” & “Miniotto Holiday in Bangkok” Via Motion Array

Weather Shifts on the Bamboo Road Cycling Tour
Weather Shifts on the Bamboo Road Cycling Tour

“We can’t always control the weather, but it always makes for a good adventure” From relentless rain to scorching heat, the Bamboo Road has experienced some environmental extremes between the lush jungle landscapes of Vietnam and the dry horizons of Cambodia. #tdabambooroad

Outbound On The 2024 Trans-Oceania Cycling Tour
Outbound On The 2024 Trans-Oceania Cycling Tour

Join Tristin, our Tour Mechanic, as he rediscovers Australia through the eyes of the Trans-Oceania 2024 riders! Hailing from Australia, Tristin shares his newfound appreciation for his homeland - from its vibrant wildlife to the deep history of its Aboriginal peoples. Dive into his journey of keeping bikes road ready on a 2.5-month adventure and see how exploring his country through others' perspectives has deepened his own connection to the land. #tdatransoceania

Cycling Cape Town to Kilimanjaro: Reflections on the Diverse Environments We Biked Through
Cycling Cape Town to Kilimanjaro: Reflections on the Diverse Environments We Biked Through

After cycling 6,300 km across six countries, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, and spending every night in a tent, the Cape to Kili group has finally completed their expedition. Now, with the journey behind us, we can reflect on the extraordinary and diverse environments we encountered along the way. From oceans to mountains, lakes to deserts, sand dunes to vibrant villages, this tour offered a constantly changing landscape that left us in awe at every turn. #tdacapetokili

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TDA Global Cycling* was conceived in the late 1980’s when Henry Gold, the company’s Founder and Director, was managing an international NGO that delivered humanitarian assistance to disadvantaged communities in Ethiopia and other African countries. His original concept was to produce inexpensive, rugged mountain bikes in Africa, for Africans, as a low cost solution to local transportation needs, and to market this new bicycle by organizing a cycling race across the continent – the Tour d’Afrique. While the mountain bike project did not take off, the pioneering vision of the Tour d’Afrique proved irresistible. In early 2002 Henry and Michael de Jong began the preparations in earnest, undaunted by enormous skepticism and the mountain of logistical challenges to be overcome, and, on January 15, 2003, thirty-three cyclists saddled up at the Pyramids at Giza and started pedaling south. Four months later, with Table Mountain and Cape Town in sight, they celebrated the realization of their dream and the establishment of the Guinness World Record for the fastest human powered crossing of Africa. Since then our unique little company has grown, in leaps and bounds, through many trials and tribulations. Following in its spirit, several more long distance cycling expeditions have been undertaken. In 2015 we became TDA Global Cycling, a new name that reflects our growing portfolio of adventure cycling tours. All told more than 1,200 intrepid souls have now completed one of our epic trans-continental rides. Through our Foundation, and the donations of many of our clients, more than 2,500 bicycles have been distributed to health care and community development workers in Africa and India. In short it has been one helluva ride. But we still have a long ways to go. There are so many more fascinating lands and hidden corners of this beautiful planet to discover, and we hope that you will be there with us when we do!