Cycling across Iran, in your own words Want to know what it’s like to travel in Iran by bike? Hear it from one of our most recent travellers, Andrew Banks  April 2018 I travelled to Iran last year to do the Social Cycles tour and had an absolute blast! It was such a brilliant introduction… Read More

Water Project Cambodia Nov 2017 In November 2017, the Social Cycles team cycled from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Along the way, we learnt from Sustainable Cambodia. This meeting changed lives. With the US$400 donated, Sustainable Cambodia decided to further develop their WASH program, and provide 5 toilets for a local families. Water Sanitation and… Read More

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

Is Cambodia better to cycle than Australia? Now don’t get me wrong, I love Australia more than Eddie McGuire loves Collingwood, but I’ve cycled across both Cambodia and Australia a few times and there’s just something about Cambodia that keeps me going back for more. If you haven’t pushed pedals in Cambodia before, here’s a… 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

Amber Wilkie, a recent Social Cycles rider from the Jan 2017 Vietnam tour, gives us her reflections and insight into her experiences. You can read more from Amber at her site; From Desk To Dawn   If you’re into cycling, and into helping people as well, look no further than Social Cycles for your next… 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