The Tour d’Afrique is an annual cycling expedition organized by TDA Global Cycling, a Canadian company based in Toronto. Since its inception in 2003, the event has taken participants on a journey from Cairo to Cape Town, covering approximately 12,000 kilometers over several months. It is more than a cycling event; it is a transcontinental journey spanning 12,063 kilometers over 121 days. The 2003 Tour d’Afrique set a Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of Africa by bicycle. In addition to the African expedition, TDA Global Cycling offers long-distance cycling tours across various continents, including routes in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The 2025 edition, which began on 17 January at the iconic Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, is set to conclude on 4 May in Cape Town. Covering the African continent, this epic adventure offers participants a unique way to experience Egypt’s rich history and diverse landscapes as they cycle southward through the country. The Route Through Egypt The Egyptian leg of the Tour d’Afrique takes riders from Cairo through the Eastern Desert, along the Red Sea coast, and into the lush Nile Valley before concluding in Aswan. …
