Race to Net Zero: Cairo to Cape Town world record attempt, fuelled by Bimuno
On February 10th, British cyclist Nick Bourne will attempt to break the world record for riding the entire length of the African continent. Completing the 10,375km journey in under 30 days, fuelled by Bimuno prebiotic supplements.
The challenge sees a cross-continent cycle from Cairo to Cape Town as part of the Race to Net Zero campaign, which aims to draw international attention to the higher than average rate of climate change being experienced in Africa. To ensure his footprint remains at an absolute minimum, Bourne will complete the ride solo and self-supported, meaning he will carry gear, food, and water.
"I want to demonstrate that it is possible to make changes to how we do things, no matter who you are or where you come from," says Bourne. "If each of us make small but important changes in our daily routines, we will create change at the scale necessary to address climate change and restore some of the damage that has been wrought on environmental systems."
The attempt begins on February 10, 2023, following a route that starts in Cairo, Egypt, before weaving through Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, and Botswana before the final leg of his journey takes him to Cape Town on the southern tip of South Africa.
The ride requires the former Great Britain cyclist to travel an average distance of over 250 miles per day in some of the most extreme conditions on Earth. While he has made the journey before as part of an international team, this will be his first solo attempt.
“I’m confident I can do it if I don’t get the extreme heat, we did in 2015. On our hottest day in the Sahara the mercury topped out at 51°C and at those temperatures, human cells start to become irreversibly damaged,” Bourne added. “The reality is that that most of the populations that live in these areas have no alternative but to stay put and hope that the science about climate change is wrong.”
Bimuno is sponsoring the Race to Net Zero, with Bourne using the prebiotic supplement, which is Informed Sport certified, as part of his daily routine. The unique formula is proven to begin nourishing bifidobacteria, a ‘good bacteria’ found in the gut, connected with digestive health, immunity and mental wellbeing. Patented in 2007 by the research team behind Clasado Biosciences, the prebiotic ingredient is the most studied of it’s kind. Backed by over 100 scientific publications and 20 clinical trials, Bimuno sets the gold standard for prebiotic supplements in the UK today.
"As an ultra-cyclist, I know how important it is to take care of my body, especially when embarking on long and challenging journeys. That's why I've been using Bimuno prebiotic supplements for years. These supplements have been a game changer for me, especially when it comes to digestive health when travelling. In the past, I've had digestive issues when racing abroad, but thanks to Bimuno, I suffered next to no problems on our previous journey from Cairo to Cape town. I highly recommend Bimuno to any cyclist or anyone who wants to maintain good digestive health."
Bourne’s journey will be documented on his social media and Strava profiles. In addition to shining a spotlight on some of the areas most affected by global climate change, the ride aims to raise money to build a 100% sustainable zero emission residential centre for the Safari Simbaz Cycling Charity in Kenya.
To learn more about Bimuno prebiotic supplements, please visit www.bimuno.com/about-bimuno/race-to-net-zero.list. More information about Bourne’s ride can be found at www.racetonetzero.bike.