Three kiwis who lived in Switzerland decided to quit their jobs and cycle back to New Zealand, raising money to support the Forward Foundation (www.forwardfoundation.co.nz) helping aspiring young women, connecting with Olympians along the way and having one huge adventure!
Emma Twigg (31) – Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016 Olympian, former World Champion Rower, iron-man competitor, conquered Mt Kilimanjaro, born and bred in Hawkes Bay.
Sarah Van Ballekom (28) – NZ Universities Rowing Rep, marathoner, half iron-man competitor, conquered Mt Kilimanjaro, born and bred in Christchurch.
Rebecca Wardell (40) – Beijing 2008 Olympian (Athletics), cycled in Indian Himalayas, Chile and Bolivia, born and bred in North Otago.