South African Ray Chaplin will undertake the first human-powered, vertical circumnavigation of the world. He departs from Cape Town in August 2011
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SHOVA360 :: First human-powered, vertical circumnavigation of the world
Cape Town to Beit Bridge Departing from Cape Agulhas on Sunday 15 May 2011, Ray Chaplin will be setting off on the first human-powered, vertical circumnavigation of the world... an expedition that will see him cover 75,000km over a period of at least seven years.

With around 200 UNESCO World Heritage Sites on the list, the South African will first tackle Africa on the quest he has been preparing for since 2006.
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H.P.X.7. :: 'The Seven Continents'
Mountaineers aspire to the "Seven Summits" or "8000'ers", while ocean rowers cross all the oceans. Ray, on the other hand, aspires to traverse the "Seven Continents" using only human-power... from one extremity to the other.

While five of the seven will be crossed off the list during SHOVA360, Australia and Asia remain... and will mean he'll need to head back out there.		 Walking the railway line
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PREVIOUS ADVENTURES
Cape Town to Beit Bridge With thousands of kilometre already behind Ray, he has seen most of what South Africa has to offer either on foot or by bicycle. Changing his life at the end of 2006, Ray set off early in 2007 for his first bicycle tour... and has not looked back since.

Check out some of the highlights from the last few years, and see why Ray is now happy to pedal forth and circumnavigate the world.
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PREVIOUS CAMPAIGNS:
In addition to my adventures, I have also much time on a variety of campaigns. Striving to build a better South Africa through active inspiration and collaboration, the projects I have started include:
- The Ride of Silence
- Cyclist Safety & Memorial Ride
- BRIC 25hr Cyclethon [twice]
- 57.5hrs Cyclethon
- "Make Table Mountain Safe"
[ Read all the info ]
 
DISPATCHES FROM THE TRAIL
:: Something for everyone at FEAT [2011-02-10]
:: Video Diary: T-100 days until departure [2010-02-04]
:: MEDIA: Ray Chaplin - around the world in 6 years [2011-01-25]
:: Table Mountain start for SHOVA360 [2011-01-22]
:: Education Through Expeditions [2011-01-11]
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PRODUCT FEATURE :: Momsen 29AL
Momsen 29AL Utilizing a superlight 7000 Series Alloy tubeset, this 29er frame offers an excellent option for those wanting a lightweight and cost effective race machine... that is also forgiving on those long days in the saddle. To top it off, it's a South African design!
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"Progress should have stopped when man invented the bicycle" - Elizabeth West