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Charity Cycle Adventure 2024

What is Charity Cycle Adventure (CCA)?

CCA welcomes a range of enthusiastic cyclists who can combine their love of cycling through the spectacular scenery of Vietnam with raising funds for those children and youngsters who are less fortunate. Over the span of 13 years, this event has raised over US$715,000, providing substantial support for the critical work saigonchildren does in Vietnam. 
 

Charity Cycle Adventure team in Mai Chau – Pu Luong 2023

We have experienced guides and mechanics accompanying the cyclists to facilitate a smooth and safe adventure with snacks/drinks approx. every 20km along the way to keep you hydrated and energised. The route has been purposely designed to avoid busy roads and maximise breathtaking scenery.

More experienced cyclists can cycle for approx. 100km per day but it’s also possible to do just 50km for others. We have a bus to pick you up when you’re tired then drop you off for more cycling when re-energised. Some part of the trip is quite mountainous, so we have tailored the support vehicles to be able to pick you and your bike up when encountering steep climbs and then get back cycling at the top of the climbs.

MAIN CCA: Three-day ride from Phong Nha – Hue – Da Nang from 28 March to 1 April 2024

Day 0: 28th March – Assemble in Phong Nha 

There will be an optional warm up cycle ride in the afternoon if you arrive early. We will then assemble at a restaurant for a welcome dinner and ride briefing from 7pm. 

Day 1: 29th March – Phong Nha to Dong Ha

In the morning, we take a bus to the starting location at the top of the mountain pass just beyond Son Doong cave. The route undulates along the spectacular scenery of highway 15. We spend the night in Dong Ha.

Day 2: 30th March – Dong Hoa to Hue

Next day is a flat, coastal ride to Hue. We spend the night in Hue.

Day 3: 31st March – Hue to Danang

The final day we will be finishing in Danang after taking in the Hai Van pass. We end with a closing party in Danang

Day 4: 1st April – Goodbye

Approx cost is approx. US$560  for shared room and US$670 for single room. This includes 4 nights accommodation including breakfast, dinner on first and last night, full bike support (guides and mechanics, buses, truck for bikes, snacks/drinks every 20km on the 3 days of riding)
This year we can also cater for riders who don’t want to cycle for all 4 days, for example you can join or leave  in Dong Ha or Hue for a reduced entrance fee. You can specify this in the form below

Vietnam Backstreet Tours will be the agency organising and supporting the cyclists on the journey. Riders will also transfer the registration fee directly to Vietnam Backstreet Tours. Details will be announce via email.

Join us at the Info Night on the 21st February 2024 at Heart of Darkness (31D Ly Tu Trong, District 1, HCMC) from 18:30.

You can buy a cycling shirt from Heart of Darkness, to be worn on days 1 and 3 of the ride.

REGISTER NOW!

In addition, and separate from the registration fees, each rider also commits to raise a minimum of US$500 through sponsorship which goes directly to support saigonchildren programmes. 

FUNDRAISE

 

Contact us at: [email protected]

Become the CCA rider this year!

Mini CCA: Three-day ride from A Luoi – Khe Sanh – Tam Giang lagoon from 4 to 7 April 2024

This year, we invite you to join us in the MINI CCA event – ​​well-designed for all participants regardless cycling experiences. The bike routes are designed to fit both non-experienced and experienced cyclists, totally safe with minimum traffic, passing through the wonderful landscapes of the notorious Truong Son Range and Tam Giang Langoon. There will be a rest stop for water and energy recharge in every 10-15km and a professional guide team is ready to assist you for technical and medical supports through out the ride. 

Date and Time : The event starts at 5 April (8am) – 7 April (2pm)

  • VND 6,900,000 including 3 nights accomodation at homestay or 4 stars hotel /resort, all meals throughout the event, water and snack supply along the ride, transportation, tour guide, mechanic and medical support
  • VND 500,000 professional MTB renting (3,5 days): Giant or equivalent. 
  • Or VND 1,000,000 thuê xe đạp trợ lực (e-bike)
  • Not including Flight ticket – estimated VND 2,500,000 /return

Group fundraising target: US$3,000 – US$ 4,000 (VND 80,000,000 – VND 100,000,000)

Fundraising target of each rider: $200

Day 0 | Day of Arrival – Huế (4 April)

Arrived in Huế. Check-in hotel. Get your bicycle. Freely explore Hue on your own or join a group for social biking around Hue.

7pm pick up at Hotel lobby for Briefing dinner. Stay in Hue. 

Day 1 | Huế  – A Lưới (5 April)

Pick up 7am at the hotel lobby. Transfer to starting point. 

Riding along Huong river to reach A Luoi, far east of Thua Thien area. Enjoy scenic mountain view with scattered local ethnic Ta Oi, Paco villages along the ride. Getting to know more about their unique living and traditions.

Picnic lunch.

Arrived in A Luoi. Visit Anor waterfall. Deep into the cold refreshing water of Truong Son mountain. 

Enjoy local Paco specialty dinner. Stay in A Luoi (homestay or hotel)

Ride distance: 50-80km. Level: medium with ascent hill 5-8%

Day 2 | A Lưới – Khe Sanh – biển Cửa Việt (6 April)

Ride along the Ho Chi Minh trail to reach Khe Sanh, passing through local ethnic villages of Bru Vna Kieu, Ta Oi, Paco. Transfer in bus from Khe Sanh – Cua Viet beach.

Gala Dinner and stay in Cua Viet beach 

Distance 70 -100km. Level: medium with ascent hill 5-8%

Day 3| Cửa Việt   – Huế (7 April)

Enjoy sunrise. Riding along the biggest lagoon of SEA (Tam Giang Lagoon) to return to Hue. 

Arrive Hue around 11am. Freshen up and change. Lunch and Hue. Say goodbye to friends. 

Van to transfer guests to Hue Airport. Tour finished.

Distance: 30-50km. Level: Very easy. Flat roads. 

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Take a look at what CCA 2023 achieved: CCA 2023 Post Event Report

Look back at some memorable moments of CCA

CCA 2020

CCA 2017