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CrazyBikeGuy and Son to Pedal 40 Days in Europe for good cause.

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Grant Cameron-Smith dubbed ‘the CrazyBikeGuy’ together with his 15-year-old son Julian, is embarking on an incredible 40-day cycling journey across Central Europe to support and amplify the voices of intellectually disabled adults.

From the 30th of March, the father and son duo will be pedalling from Warsaw to Milan to raise funds for Logwood Village in Johannesburg. Phemelo speaks to Grant and Julian about the initiative which has so far raised over two hundred thousand rand.
17 Mar 2025 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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