Update from the bush….

(Whoops! No power, we tried to post this a few days earlier.) We’re past the midway hump, fully exhausted while also a tad energized after a much needed sleep in today! Up here in the Usambara Mountains we’re seeing some of the most breathtaking views Tanzania has to offer. Yesterday, after a 25 mile morning

RIDETZ – The adventure has begun!

We're just finishing day 4 of our 10 day journey, 400 miles from Mount Kilimanjaro to the Indian Ocean. There has been laughter, cheers, extraordinary sites, plenty of spills and an eye opening introduction to the reality of life here in Tanzania. We're camped out under a cell tower just now, attempting to send you

Announcing 2012’s RIDETZ Student Rider!

Having one of our scholarship students along for RIDETZ is a very special aspect of the RIDETZ experience. The student's presence adds a very meaningful dynamic to the trip, as it gives the riders an opportunity to connect with someone who embodies what TFFT is all about: empowering young individuals to reach their full potential.

Meet RIDETZ rider, Barry Byrd

By Barry Byrd, RIDETZ rider Today you get to meet Mr. Barry Byrd. He is quite the character, and we are excited for the humor and great energy he'll bring to the trip. After first hearing about the ride he later admitted he just couldn't get it out of his head, and he then expressed

Meet RIDETZ rider, Eugene Park

By Eugene Park, RIDETZ rider Today we introduce you to Eugene, who decided to join us for RIDETZ a few short weeks ago. Luckily he is an avid mountain biker, so he is already in good riding condition. His passion for riding and philanthropy have both shown through as we've gotten to know Eugene over

RIDETZ Blog 2- Meet Gretchen and Michael!

By Gretchen and Michael, RIDETZ 2012 Riders Before turning the post over to Gretchen and Michael, we must express our excitement that they are joining us for RIDETZ this summer. These are two incredibly special individuals, and their commitment to RIDETZ and TFFT is one of pure passion. With two young boys, carving out the

RIDETZ Blog 1–A Road Less Traveled

By Meghann Gunderman, TFFT's Founder and Executive Director Imagine four months of training on a road bike doing six-mile laps around Central Park. Now take yourself on a 30-hour flight from NYC to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. That alone is a big change of scenery; although, I was used to Tanzania, especially Arusha and the northern region

Deb Schwedhelm to capture RIDETZ’s magic in June

As many of you know, my initial connection to TFFT was as the photographer for RIDETZ. Tamara Lackey gave me this opportunity, for which I will be forever grateful. That was in 2010. Now it is 2012, and we are gearing up for our second RIDETZ adventure this June. Because I will participate as a