CHANGE A LIFE CYCLE 2010 by

These are not your everyday cyclists. They are chief executives and high profile personalities, from leading institutions in South Africa.

They have taken time off their busy schedule, to come to Malawi, to cycle a distance of more than 500 kilometers, all for charity.

Computershare, a leading South African firm, has organized this event in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Culture.

Sosten Lingwalanya, is the Deputy Director of Tourism, and the person in charge of coordinating the programme, on behalf of the ministry.

The event; was basically a form of sports tourism, which saw these high profile men and women cycle from Crossroads Roundabout, in the City of Lilongwe, all the way to Salima,
and then proceeding to Mangochi, before ascending the treacherous terrain of Machinga-Zomba Mountain range, and ending the adventure, on the top of spectacular Zomba plateau.

The Change of Life Cycle, is a fundraiser, for the Mike Thomson Change of Life Trust,
set up; following the brutal murder of Computershare Senior Manager, Mike Thomson,
who was killed at his home in South Africa.

It has been held in various African countries; since 2007. But how was Malawi, chosen for the 2010 event? No wonder it is the warm heart of Africa

Stan Lorge, is Computershare Chief Executive Office, and he is clearly pleased the event organisers, chose to hold it in Malawi. And all the cyclists, were clearly loving their adventure too.
But this event, wasn't just about having fun,and enjoying the beautiful Malawian scenery,
and its warm people.

The Chief executives, also found time to make donations of bicycle ambulances, and assorted books, in Mangochi. And the donations, are more than welcome for people of Mangochi,
who are very thankful.Mr. Thomas Chirwa, is the district Commissioner, for Mangochi:

At the end of this adventure, the cyclists had a gala dinner; at the magnificent Ku Chawe inn,
which was presided over, by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Culture Hon.
who was thrilled with the success of the event.

They came, they cycled and they gave. With some of the promising to return with their families, Malawi, can only be proud that it is fast becoming a destination of choice,
for tourism!