March 2017 | 63
Chasing the Sunrise
- A Snapshot of the World
In March 2016 a team of two mountain bikers are embarking on the Chasing the Sunrise expedition . Gavin and Shaun , both skilled cyclists , mountaineers and passionate photographers , are setting out on an incredible Seven Summits journey , possibly a world first , by pedal power and unsupported .
The pair are setting out to document first-hand the landscape and culture across the planet whilst journeying to attempt seven major summits along the way . A bespoke journey of over 38,000miles , taking them through some of the most remote and least visited parts of the globe , hopes to raise awareness of conservation and climate change .
Taking in many of the planets highest mountains , the duo will be travelling across the globe where they will be leaving the asphalt behind . With the skills and tools to access and document life far into the wilderness , the expedition aims to educate and inspire both along the way and back home in the developed world .
Through careful and thoughtful use , the camera offers a valuable tool for educating and raising awareness . In the mountains and from the saddle , viewpoints far beyond what others are able to appreciate , Gavin and Shaun , with a mutual love of mountains and cycling , and with the skills to go far beyond the comfort of the developed countries , are taking the challenge of carefully recording a passionate and genuine image of the world along the way .
Chasing The Sunrise is setting out to promote the awareness of conservation and climate change , whilst supporting education across the world . Back home the expedition is raising money to support the conservation work of the WWF with a notable target of £ 100,000 of fundraising .
The expedition is online at www . ChasingTheSunrise . org or follow their journey to see the world @ chasingthesunrise on Instagram , Flickr , Twitter and Facebook .