Project Rwanda : Using the Bicycle as a Tool and Symbol of Hope

Wooden Bike Classic Events

Wooden Bike Classic 2008

80 mile Road Race
(Friday August 29th, 2008) Race to begin at 8 AM. This is the Big Race. 80 miles on Rwandan Tarmac through the country.

Festival Dinner and Rwandan Dance Show
(Friday August 29th, 2008)

Bike Tour and Gorilla Safari
(Saturday August 30th, 2008) These events are optional additions to the Wooden Bike Classic and require registration and extra fees.

Mountain Bike Race
(Sunday August 31st) Get up and go in the morning with an exhilarating Mountain bike race. Approximately 15 miles. Expect tricky terrain. That is the fun part.

Coffee Bike Race / Single Speed Bike Race
(Sunday August 31st, 2008) Race with locals on a Project Rwanda Coffee Bike.

Wooden Bike Race
(Sunday August 31tst, 2008) Race on a classic Rwandan Wooden bike. This is not your Average Bike! Wooden Bikes will be provided for those who sign up for this race.

Guided Bike Tour of Rwanda

Guided Bike Tour of Rwanda
See Rwanda by bike. Take in the beautiful rolling countryside, breathtaking views and bountiful wildlife. Your tour guide will be American cycling legend and Team Rwanda coach, Jock Boyer. Bike rentals are available but quantities and sizes are limited so register for the tour now to reserve yours early. The Gorilla tracking is also very limited and permits must be purchased in advance.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Coffee Bike building/maintenance

Rwandan Science & Education Center

I will bring one of my own bikes to leave there.

I can bring one of the donated bikes with me.*

* Project Rwanda has 35 bikes donated by Schwinn to get to Rwanda. We would appreciate any volunteers to fly one with them to Rwanda. We will have the bike shipped to you - all you need to do is take it with you as your second piece of luggage. If you already have two pieces and are willing to pay for the shipping we will gladly write you a Tax Deduction letter.*

I would like access to this bike while in Rwanda

I am happy to bring other supplies with me either as my allotted amount of personal luggage or overage at my own cost.**

** IMPORTANT ** Please check with the airline as they all do not have the same policies for shipping bikes or carry on allowances. Some will take it as a second piece others will charge for the odd size.

British Airlines
Will allow the bike to go as one check in bag - no fee. They also have different baggage allowances depending on the 'class' of travel seat you have paid for. Until Sept 30 the weight allowance is 70 lbs per bag.
Brussels Air
It seems as though bikes are to be paid for per one way. Please call to confirm what is on their site.

* Tax Deduction: Send us your receipt for the overweight payment and we will send you a donation receipt for the IRS.

Sight-Seeing Opportunities

Gorilla Safari
Volcanoes National Park: $500 Permit Required. ($200 down per permit, balance paid when you take the trek.) Space available - 6 groups of 8 people each, please plan in advance to reserve your spot! You must purchase your Gorilla Tour Early we will have some available for you on given dates. Without your financial commitment we will not be able to hold your spot. The Rwandan Tourism Board holds very strict rules on the number of participants per day allowed to visit the Gorilla’s. The fee is $500 USD and in my experience is Totally worth it. You must be prepared to walk in the jungle "Good Shoes" and a camera. You will track the Gorillas until you find your family. Once found you will have 60 minutes with the family. This is an experience of a life-time!
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Akagera National Park ($10 entry fee).
One day Safari/Wildlife/Game viewing with guide rates: $20 Adult, $15 student, $10 child.
Fishing $50-$80, Camping$10, Special group discounts on game drive available. Experience the Wild life of Rwanda. You will be on the border of Tanzania in a beautiful park. Your driver and guides will be with you at all times and their knowledge of the park and animals is outstanding. More info on their web site »

Lake Kivu
Boat ride from Cyangugu to Gisenyi, with a stopover at Kibuye $700/6 passengers

Coffee Farm Tour

Tea Plantation tour

Genocide Memorial in Kigali
No entrance fee, donations accepted - More information on their web site »

Nyyngwe National Park Eco-Tour
$100/person. Rainforest Hike. Chimpanzees, colabus monkeys, birds beautiful hiking and camping available. Nice guest lodge as well.

Ntamara Church and other genocide memorials
No entrance fee, donations accepted.

Helicopter Tour
Helicopter Sight Seeing $550/hour 3 passengers

Butare National Museum
More information on their web site »

Special Activities

Coffee Cupping

Visit local artisans

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