Chowles stopped cycling in 1999, but when he read an advert for the Reach For A Dream Foundation, he decided to get back into the saddle.
“I was inspired to make a difference in someone else’s life and to actively contribute to the cause that helps these children reach their dreams. The cycle challenge is a catalyst for me on this journey,” said Chowles.
He signed up for the mountain and road race this year, and trains for six to seven hours a week.
“The primary goal is to complete the 55km mountain race and the 94.7km road race as the sponsorships I am collecting are based on per kilometre completed,” said Chowles.
There is a big cycling community in South Africa and many cyclists support the cause.
“The dream riders group offers a good community feel to the whole experience and it becomes easier to drive the effort to support our chosen cause,” he said.
Details: chowlsie@gmail.com, www.dreamriders.co.za.
