We still have sponsorship packages available upon request for businesses and individuals. Email: alex@backpacktobikerack.com for details.
Family-run, Cornish company Posh Pitches will erect one of their beautiful bell tents in a location of your choice, and furnish it in their unique glamping style.
Hampshire-based Top Order Tours are the UK specialists in self-catered cricket tours. With their affordable prices and bespoke service, they are redefining cricket tours.
Passionate independent bike shop West River Cycles, of Long Beach California, combine youthful energy with comprehensive knowledge and a wealth of experience. Kristen and Julius may have only recently relocated from Philadeplhia, but they are already becoming a focal point of the Southern California biking scene. From changing a tube to setting you up to cross the country - West River Cycles is the place to go, or if you're not in the area you'll find them very approachable via social media. That's how I found them!
Green electronics firm, Solio, have donated a BOLT USB Solar Charger to the challenge. This charger is lghtweight but durable, perfect for on the move charging of iPods, phones, GPS devices, anything that accepts charge via USB. We are very grateful for their enthusastic support.
JOBY manufacture the versatile Gorillapod Magnetic which has flexible legs, and magnetic feet, ensuring a stable platform for your camera no matter what the surface. This will enable some great photos to be taken during the challenge. JOBY also make torches, and have supplied a Gorillatorch which can be a standing lantern (with trademark flexible tripod stand) and a head lamp. We are very grateful for their generous support.
Groundbreaking technology firm, SteriPEN, have kindly donated their SteriPEN Freedom UV water purifier to the challenge. It's compact, USB rechargable, and will kill 99.9% of harmful bacteria, viruses and protozoa in 500ml of water in less than a minute! It will save Alex's life at some point. Thank you.
If you want customised cycling clothing, look no further than bikingthings.com. Carlos and his team provide a great service from design to delivery, don't charge extra per logo, and are able to cater for small one-off orders such as From Backpack to Bike Rack's. Thanks guys.
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