11 FAQ’s about cycling on Social Cycles adventures Tempted to sign up to a cycle adventure but have a few reservations and concerns about the cycling component? You’re not alone. These are some of the most common questions we get that will hopefully appease that niggle of doubt. If there’s something on your mind that… Read More

5 reason not to support poor children in orphanages It certainly sounds a bit mean. Controversial even. How on earth could one argue against supporting poor children, in poor countries, with no parents? Well, I would argue it’s worth learning a little more about the situation first, then you may change the way you decide… Read More

What’s Wrong With Giving Money to Poor Children? Is it wrong to give money to poor children? No doubt at some point in your travels in Cambodia or Vietnam, or even at home, a child has approached you with big sparkling sad eyes with the hope that you may reach into your pocket and spare… Read More

Independent Cycle Touring V Group Cycling Tours Which one is right for you? After having extensive experience in both forms of cycling travel, we weigh up the pros and cons to give you the information to make the right decision for you. Deciding how to spend your holidays and all you know so far is… Read More

The Ethical Evolution of Voluntourism Should you volunteer whilst on holiday? For many years, tourists from more developed countries have yearned to ‘give back’ and ‘help the poor’ whilst on holiday. But what benefit does this have on the local community that tourists are trying to help? The effect of voluntourism in Cambodia As the… Read More

Bec O’Brien, guest author and recent participant from the January tour, gives a reflection on her experience. “You don’t know what you don’t know.” – My dad. You know that moment when a quote really sticks with you? …I guess you wouldn’t know if you don’t know. Because “You don’t know what you don’t know.” Hmm… Well that… Read More

We first met Bridget and Alan in October of 2014 while conducting research for the Social Cycles NGO adventure tour. We were both compelled by their passion and commitment to their projects in Cambodia. In November of 2015, we conducted our inaugural tour and brought with us our first 8 riders. We wanted Bridget and Alan to… Read More