International Adventure Cyclist

Interested in traveling with a purpose? Want to make a positive, lasting impact on our world while challenging yourself?Â Then look no further!

Global Agents is “Riding to Break the Cycle“ again, and looking for adventurous individuals to join each ofÂ the 2012 international cycling tours.

You can embark on an unforgettable journey riding 2500-kilometers from Amsterdam to Budapest, take on a rugged 2 week trek through Cambodiaâ€™s beautiful backcountry, or set out on a multisport adventure through Ecuadorâ€™s highlands and pristine west coast.

Why join one of the 2012 bicycle tours?
â€¢ Learn about critical issues of global development from each other and communities along the way
â€¢ Join a mobile community of young leaders from diverse backgrounds while building enduring friendships
â€¢ Challenge yourself physically and mentally while cycling through incredible terrain and raising significant funds and awareness for global poverty initiatives.

Check out this video from a past tour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-f1rnRScY0 or pictures at www.facebook.com/RTBTC

For more information, including the 2012 Rider Application Forms, go to: http://globalafc.org/Global_Agents_for_Change/Riding_to_Break_the_Cycle….

Questions? ride@globalafc.org

Photo from www.facebook.com/RTBTC

About the Author: Min Young Hwang

Min Young is finding her place in the world as a first-year Commerce student at UBC. What she misses the most right now are her toy poodle dog Tobi and the long hair she cut off after graduating from high school. If she's not stuck in the library studying for her next exam, Min Young is probably singing her soul away in the shower or having a fun night out with friends. She can't wait to explore her university life - aside from the awful projects and midterms - and meet tons of new people out there!

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