Join an all-women group on a spectacular cycling challenge from the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro to the Indian Ocean coast. Over five days of riding, you’ll travel through remote villages, lush mountain passes, red-dust tracks and wildlife-rich plains — finishing with a celebration beside the sea.
This is one of our most iconic Women V Cancer challenges. Every kilometre helps fund life-changing breast and ovarian cancer research, care, and support.
Challenge Overview
- Dates: 1-10 October 2026
- Duration: 10 days total (including UK travel days)
- Cycling days: 5 consecutive days
- Distance: Approximately 454 km (282 miles)
- Terrain: Rural roads, dirt tracks, hill climbs, and coastal trails
- Difficulty: Challenging – suitable for women with good cycling fitness
- Group: Women-only, fully supported with 30 – 40 participants
You’ll need a good base level of fitness and the confidence to cycle long distances across varied terrain. If you can comfortably cycle 25–30km on mixed surfaces, this challenge could be ideal for you.
Full support includes:
- Dedicated Dream Challenges Leader
- Expert local guides
- Qualified mechanic
- UK medical professional equipped for remote support
- Two or more support vehicles
- Water stations every 15-20 km
- Luggage transported between locations
Perfect for first-time challengers
Over 60% of Kilimanjaro to Coast participants are first-time overseas challengers.
All bikes are provided — high-quality, non-electric hybrid bikes designed for varied terrain. Daily cycling distances are between 60–120km, completed by the full group each day. Support vehicles provide care and reassurance throughout. A personalised 16-week training plan is included. You’ll ride alongside women aged 30–70 from across the UK.
“I’d never cycled more than 20km before signing up. The support was incredible, and I surprised myself with what I could achieve.” — Sarah, 2024 participant
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Part of something bigger…
This challenge is part of the Women V Cancer series — a UK-wide movement bringing women together to raise vital funds for breast and ovarian cancer charities through unforgettable challenges.
Together with Dream Challenges, we’ve raised over £20 million to date — and every new rider helps that legacy grow.
The organisation of the whole event was seamless, there were no delays or negative experiences whatsoever. To achieve this, particularly in Africa, is truly remarkable.
