Meet the Riders
Interested in joining us? Contact Dr. Peter Agwa
"I am riding to help improve the health of mothers and their newborns in rural Zimbabwe. I'm doing this to raise money for training hospital workers later this year: Like a famous king from long ago: I will not offer to God that which cost me nothing."
"I am riding for the Gutu Mission Hospital because it is a mission like the work Dr. Jean Chamberlain does in other parts of Africa. Dr. Chamberlain delivered both my beautiful grandchildren in Canada. I am intrigued by the work done in Africa to improve the lives of mothers and infants as well as outcomes. As a Christian, I have no medical training but I will do my part raising funds for the Gutu Mission Hospital."
"I am riding for fun and to raise funds for EMAS."
"I'm riding to help provide support and awareness for the needs of mothers and babies at the Gutu Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe. What a great cause! 'Freely you have received, freely give.' Matthew 10:8. looking forward to a great ride with like-minded folks!"
"I’m riding because I see the difference this makes and I want to be a part of it this year!"
"Joining the ride to help raise funds for Gutu."
"A final big ride at the end of the season"
"Happy to help work in disadvantaged areas that need support."
"I am pleased to by able to support the good work done by the Gutu Mission Hospital. It will be exciting to ride with the Zimbabwe National Cycling Team on this fifth anniversary of the ride. What a joy it will be to support a wonderful cause while cycling, a sport that I greatly enjoy."
"I am riding because I want mothers and babies in Gutu to have access to adequate care and have better health outcomes. 'To whom much is given much is required' - contributing to this ride is one way to use my time and resources to support Gutu Mission Hospital, the facility where my mother was born."
"I'm riding for Gutu Mission Hospital because it's a small way to give back to the community that raised my grandparents. In spite of all the obstacles they faced yesterday, I'm able to ride today because they persevered."
"Great ride last year and for such an important cause."
"I ride for the most important people in the world, women and children and to make an impact globally."
Supporting the cyclists and fundraising
"I am riding to support my community. Because, 'we are the ones we have been waiting for'!"
"I attend OPC and want to support Rob and the team who ride every year. Pushing my body, finding my love for biking, and riding for a cause: Count Me In!"
"I am riding to be able to raise money to help people in need of better health care, while at the same time improving my own health and getting to spend some quality time with other Christians who are doing the same. 'But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.' Is. 40:31."
"If a simple thing like a bike ride can improve the health of mothers and babies in Zimbabwe, then sign me up! I had a great time last year, can't wait to ride again!"
"My husband has been riding for Gutu for 3 years, and although I've been inspired by the cause, I've watched from the sidelines. This year, I'm challenging myself and joining in."
"I want to make an impact on the Gutu community as well as my church"
Meet the support Team
Thanks to our amazing support team of the 2026 Ride for Gutu Mission Hospital.
"I'm joining the ride for the Gutu Maternity hospital because I know the need for improved service. When mother's lives are compromised with what we in the western world consider to be a virtually risk free procedures, I feel compelled to involve myself, at least in the smallest way, in God's service to provide some help."
Supporting the cyclists
"I believe in this mission of raising support to make a lasting impact for the healthcare of mothers and infants at Gutu Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe. Supporting the riders in this journey is my contribution in kind for this mission."
"I come from Chiwara Village in Masvingo Province. Gutu Mission Hospital is the referral hospital for women who experience complications during pregnancy and delivery. Local clinics do not have facilities to help women with high risk pregnancies, premature labour and preterm birth conditions amongst others. I am passionate to help fundraise as the building of a maternity ward with state of the art facilities, will help many families and the community welcome healthy babies and preserve the mothers lives."