About Us About us We believe in two things… 1. Learning from local experts to create a positive impact by supporting transparent, ethical, sustainable and community based projects; and 2. Adventure travel We invite you to do both How and why we started Our purpose The donation element About us The short version Watch this 3 minute video and get a pretty solid understanding as to what Social Cycles is all about. How and why we started When I decided to try and ride a bicycle from London to Melbourne, I knew that I was going to arrive home a different person, but I had no idea my life would change this much! It took 28,000+ km’s in the saddle, 26 countries, two and a half years, £12,500 donated to 13 different NGOs to know that this experience should be available to everybody. Travel will never be the same again. Read the full story How and why we started When I decided to try and ride a bicycle from London to Melbourne, I knew that I was going to arrive home a different person, but I had no idea my life would change this much! It took 28,000+ km’s in the saddle, 26 countries, two and a half years, £12,500 donated to 13 different NGOs to know that this experience should be available to everybody. Travel will never be the same again. Read the full story Our purpose is to educate people about the in depth cultural issues in developing countries through group cycling adventures. To enable the freedom of financial dispersion with firsthand understanding of NGO efficiency and sustainability, and to eyewitness differences made to beneficiaries involved. Our purpose is to educate people about the in depth cultural issues in developing countries through group cycling adventures. To enable the freedom of financial dispersion with firsthand understanding of NGO efficiency and sustainability, and to eyewitness differences made to beneficiaries involved. Your NGO Donations Your money. Your decision. Based on your new learnings. Countries NGOs Riders $ your donations so far These numbers change lives. Not only the lives of the beneficiaries involved, but the lives of the riders who have witnessed and learned the complexity of community development in foreign countries. This is your chance to speak to local experts as part of your adventure, as you cycle across the country and gain a true understanding of life outside the tourist bubble.We ask for a A$200 minimum commitment from all riders. The money is given directly to the NGOs that are chosen by you. All of it. No bank fees, no commissions. The group from every tour engage in a ‘Donation Debate’ on our last night together. We’ll discuss what impressed us, confused us and inspired us. As a group, we’ll make a decision as to how we’ll divide the total money. It’s your money and your experience. It can, and will, go to whatever NGO touched you the most. Our people Brett, founder of Social Cycles, tries to get along to most SC adventures, when he can. He loves cycling, food and social impact. Start him talking about this, and he may not stop! Brett SeychellFounder & Host Hoem is an all round superstar! With a passion for Cambodia and a passion for people (and food!), Hoem will make sure you see the real Cambodia! Hoem Cambodia Toh knows how to ride, but spends his time making sure you're OK on the bike. With a nose for the best local food, Toh will ensure you're treated with true Lao hospitality! TohLaos Rarely do you find people more generous, open and warm than this guy. Hamed is a true reflection of why Iran is considered one of the friendliest people of the world! HamedIran They don't come more local than Uila. He is a home grown hero who is friends with every single person on the island of Savai'i. You're in great hands with Uila! UilauSamoa Previous Next Brett Seychell +61 479 108 222 [email protected] 696 Bourke St, Melbourne 3000 about us How we started Our purpose Your donations Responsible travel Meet the team NGO partners Private adventures Corporate teams Self guided destinations Cambodia Laos Iran Samoa Vietnam Mongolia Colombia connect Name Email Let's stay in touch Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube responsibletravel recommends Social Cycles Brett Seychell +61 479 108 222 [email protected] 696 Bourke St, Melbourne 3000 connect Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube Name Email Let's stay in touch