“A bike can change a life ….. it changed mine”
Christoph Sauser Mountain Bike World Champion

What is Songo.info: The Songo.info initiative is named after Songo Fipaza, a gentleman & leader for change in Kayamandi, a township located in the winelands of Cape Town.  The aim of Songo.info is to impact children of Kayamandi via sport and education.

Who is behind Songo.info: Christoph Sauser (www.sauserwind.com), Specialized Bicycles (www.specialized.com), the JAG Sports and Education Foundation (www.jagfoundation.com) & friends

Why: Kids in townships have very limited opportunities for education and play. Sport crosses these barriers and broadens kids life skills, keeping them away from the path of drugs and crime.

When: In 2008 Songo.info, in partnership with the Pedal Power Association successfully fundraised and developed a BMX Track in the Kayamandi Township. In 2009 we want to maintain and deliver on our long-term commitment to these children through the “cycling4kayamandi” project.

What is “Cycling4Kayamandi”: The provision of both road and mountain bikes with the end goal of establishing a cycling club in Kayamandi.

Outcome: The kids will learn valuable social skills, the importance of health and the meaning of responsibility, by taking care of their bikes, working together as a team and taking part in events.

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