Songo.Info aims to uplift disadvantaged youth through encouraging a passion for sport within a community. Envisioned by World Marathon MTB Champion, Christoph Sauser and supported by local community leader and athlete, Songo Fipaza, the Kayamandi BMX track was built in partnership with JAG Foundation.

In February 2008 the JAG Foundation teamed up with Christoph Sauser and SA Mountain Bike Champion, Burry Stander, to raise funds to build the BMX track in the Stellenbosch township Kayamandi.  Christoph and Burry participated in the 2008 ABSA Cape Epic as the SONGO.INFO team. Through their Epic efforts, SONGO.INFO team raised funds and awareness for the BMX track. With sponsorship from PPA (PEDAL POWER ASSOCIATION), ABSA and Stellenbosch Municipality, sufficient funds were raised and the BMX track was built in June 2008. The track was officially launched in Sep 2008 and has been used on regular basis by nearly 80 children from Kayamandi.

In 2009 Songo.info project developed “Cycling for Kayamandi” project to maintain the long-term commitment to the children of Kayamandi What is “Cycling4Kayamandi”: The provision of both road and mountain bikes with the end goal of establishing a cycling club in Kayamandi.

Outcome: The kids will learn valuable social skills, the importance of health and the meaning of responsibility, by taking care of their bikes, working together as a team and taking part in events.

View pictures of the Songo in action

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