(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
The riders started arriving in Arusha last Tuesday before the Saturday AM kickoff. The days before the ride are filled with visits to TFFT's Partner Schools and Partner Orphanages so that the riders have the opportunity to see TFFT's mission in action. These days were emotionally charged as the riders soaked up day-to-day life in
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
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.
After much anticipation RIDETZ is upon us! All the riders have arrived safely; we had our orientation meeting and welcome dinner tonight, and everything will officially kick off TOMORROW! The past weeks have been a whirlwind of excited chaos as we all worked around the clock to make sure we had all our ducks in
By Kaitlin Rogers Life in the States has been even busier than usual as we prepare for RIDETZ, run the Annual Fund, and work on a surprise that we will finally share with you in the next few days! Meghann is en route to Tanzania now, and I leave on Monday. The RIDETZ excitement and
By Kaitlin Rogers and Ben Bourne, RIDETZ Rider On this wonderful Wednesday, you get to meet another wonderful rider. Through Meghann, I have been lucky to get to know Ben well over the past year and a half. He is the kind of person who makes just any experience better. He is a blast to
By Kaitlin Rogers Today I get to introduce myself as one of the RIDETZ riders. Over the past two years I have had the joy of getting to know The Foundation For Tomorrow, and I have RIDETZ to thank for that. It is amazing to think that if it weren't for that 400 mile bike
By Kaitlin Rogers and Marc Perez Today's rider gets a special introduction because I get to write the intros and Marc is my boyfriend. After listening to me talk ad nauseam for years about Tanzania and the kids and TFFT and RIDETZ, this June Marc will see with his own eyes what all the fuss
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