The Cross Cape Im’possible Dream Tour is the brainchild of the Im’possible Tour founder, Grant Lottering. Lottering founded the first of his annual Im’Possible Tours in 2013 after suffering a near-fatal accident during a world championship preparation race in Trento, Italy. Every year since, Lottering has pushed his physical and mental boundaries, cycling his now-famous solo Im’possible Tours in aid of charity. But this tour will be different.
From 15 – 17 January 2022, Lottering and one of the country’s best chefs, David Higgs will tackle the epic 742 km Cross Cape Cycle Route across the Western Cape. Starting in Plettenberg Bay, this route will take the pair through the coastal Garden Route to the arid Klein Karoo, through the Overberg and finishing in the Cape Winelands in Stellenbosch.
The ride includes over 10 200 m climbing of energy taxing passes, both off-road and on.
The aim is to ride the route, which typically takes seven to 20 days to complete, continuously, in the fastest time possible within the three days. And as if 742 km is not hard enough, the duo has included the challenging Karoo Crossing in their attempt, which will add a 358 km and 7 320 m of climbing between Knysna and Calitzdorp, crossing the infamous Swartberg Pass.
“This Cross Cape Im’possible Dream Tour, or #DGdreamtour, has all the makings to be an incredible yet very challenging fundraiser. Next year, our foundation has been in existence for 34 years, and with our theme for 2022 – Journey of Hope – we cannot wait to join hands with Grant and David to make a difference in the lives of 34 brave children,” comments Julia Sotirianakos, CEO of Reach for a Dream.
Reach For a Dream has been one of the country’s most recognisable and credible charities for the last 33 years. “We encourage children to use the power of their dreams to fight life-threatening illnesses and make these dreams come true.” Through Dream in a box fulfilment, Virtual Reality and Dream Room projects, the Foundation is positively impacting the lives of thousands of vulnerable children daily, countrywide.
To reach the 34 dream benchmark, corporate South Africa and the public can get involved and donate via www.reachforadream.org.za
