NEWS & EVENTS | Cycle Cambodia
FAQs

WHAT MAKES THE ICT CYCLE CAMBODIA CHALLENGE DIFFERENT$ 
ICT is one of the few international organisations running fundraising challenge events in the countries where we actually work. You therefore have the unique opportunity to visit one of our projects and see for yourself how the money you raise makes a difference. Although Seam Reap and Phnom Penh are well-trodden tourist areas, Sihanoukville is much less so, and rarely do visitors to Cambodia stop in towns like Takeo and Khep. You will therefore have the rare opportunity to see Cambodia life, in areas relatively untouched by tourism. After our stunning 5-day, cycle and well-deserved celebrations, we will visit the ICT project in Sihanoukville which is working to support and protect vulnerable street children.

WHY CAMBODIA$
Cambodia has a tragic history. Approximately 2 million people were killed in the genocide during the Pol Pot regime, which has left the population mentally scarred. However they are a forward-looking population, keen to put these events behind them and bring their population out of poverty. ICT began work in Cambodia in early 2005 and therefore wants to show support to our partner by visiting them as part of a cycle challenge event. Our event partners, Action Challenge UK, have held several cycle rides in the country so know the country and the culture well.

HAS ICT DONE THIS SORT OF THING BEFORE$
Yes, Cycle Cambodia 06 will be ICT's forth cycle challenge event. The first was in Sri Lanka in 2003, the second in India in March 2005 and the third in Sri Lanka in October 2005. The trips we have run so far have been highly enjoyable and successful and ICT is now well versed in providing you with all the support you need for fundraising and training.

HOW DO I RAISE ALL THAT MONEY$
Once you have registered to take part on the event, you will receive a detailed fundraising pack full of ideas to help you raise the sponsorship money. This includes information on; on-line fundraising, writing to local charitable trusts, getting money from local businesses, door-to-door collections and holding events. The ICT team will be on hand to guide you through the fundraising and give you all the support that you need. The nature of the challenge and the good cause that you are supporting will encourage a great response from your local area. Many participants often find they easily raise above and beyond the minimum sponsorship required.

WHERE DOES THE MONEY I RAISE GO$
Approximately �1200 of the total money raised goes towards the flight and ground costs of the trip (internal transport, hotels, meals etc). The rest of the money that is raised supports ICT's overall work assisting displaced children and young people in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, India and Kenya.

WHAT SORT OF PEOPLE WILL BE TAKING PART$
Individuals from all backgrounds, ages and walks of life will be taking part in the challenge. Previous participants have ranged from company directors to recent graduates. Cycling is something everyone can do and anyone over the age of 18 can enter the event. What people will have in common is the enthusiasm and the commitment to take part.

HOW FIT DO I HAVE TO BE$
This trip is designed to be an enjoyable challenge for the average person. However, you must train and get fit to get the most out of your challenge. We suggest that you slowly build up your fitness levels over the months leading up to the challenge.