Bosnia & Montenegro Cycle Challenge

How to fund your challenge

This page provides you details of the costs of your challenge.

The costs below are per person.

In Summary

Pay a non-refundable registration fee of £640.00 when you book.

Raise a minimum of £2,990.00 for The Openwork Foundation.

Please note that you can pay your registration fee in instalments.

In Detail

You will be required to pay the non-refundable registration fee of £640.00 at the time of booking and raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £2,990.00 for The Openwork Foundation. You should send your sponsorship money to The Openwork Foundation as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£2,392.00) must be sent to the charity 12 weeks before departure (by 11/07/2026), and the remaining 20% (£598.00) within 4 weeks of completing the challenge (by 06/11/2026). If you have raised the necessary funds, The Openwork Foundation will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 49% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise.

What's included?

Before you go

• Support materials (itinerary, kit list, visa information, travel tips, responsible travel policy and guidance)
• Members only benefits and discounts at a wide range of clothing and equipment suppliers including Outdoorhire, Cotswold Outdoor, Runners Needs, Snow + Rock, Water to Go, The Altitude Centre, Sporttape and Nomad & MASTA.
• 16 and 20 week trek/bike training schedule
• Access to your own password protected account including support materials and training schedules
• Risk assessment and emergency management planning
• Public liability insurance
• Warm up exercise routines
• Fitness training notes
• Sponsorship forms (online and hard copy)
• A-Z of fundraising ideas
• Fundraising advice

On your challenge

• All internal transfers
• International flights to and from the UK (including all known UK air taxes, and fuel surcharges, at the time of costing)
• A Charity Challenge T-Shirt
• Activity equipment such as bikes, tents and rafts as per the challenge activity
• Full back-up support including first-aid qualified staff and first-aid supplies
• All ground staff including English speaking guide, drivers, cooks, and porters
• Entrance fees to national parks or other places of interest visited on the itinerary
• Drinking water on challenge days
• Three meals a day (unless otherwise stated in the itinerary)
• Accommodation during the challenge (usually in twin share)
• Bike
• All challenge management before, during and post event
• Checkpoint snacks and drinks
• UK-based 24-hour emergency support line
• Charity Challenge buff, medal and certificate
• Baggage transfers each day
• Support vehicle and qualified cycle mechanics available throughout the challenge

What's not included?

Before you go

• Visa (if required)
• Travel to and from the UK airport of departure
• Vaccinations (please check Trip Notes for requirements)

On your challenge

• Helmet
• Tips
• Personal spending money
• Any other specific items listed as not included in your Trip Notes

The details

Registration fee in instalments

The first instalment of £320.00 is due at the time of booking. The second instalment of £320.00 will automatically be debited from your credit/debit card 31 days after you book. We can only accept payment for your registration fee by instalments if you book and pay online. Please note that when paying your registration fee in instalments, a £10 admin fee will be added to your first registration fee payment. Please note that your booking will not be processed (and we will not send an authorisation request to your charity) until we receive the payment for your second instalment. Your place on the challenge will only be held until 31 days from your initial booking. If we are unable to take your second instalment, your booking will be cancelled and normal cancellation terms will apply.

Fundraising deadlines

You will need to send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required must be sent to the charity 12 weeks before departure (by 11/07/2026), and the remaining 20% within 4 weeks of completing the challenge (by 06/11/2026). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your challenge costs. The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise.

Typical group size

The typical group size is 26 - 30 participants

Optional extras

• Business class upgrades*
• Travel insurance
• Single room supplements*

(*subject to availability)

Travel insurance

Your safety when travelling with Charity Challenge is our main concern, which is why it is a booking condition that you have a suitable travel insurance policy, which covers you for the adventurous nature of your challenge, the activities you are undertaking, and the altitudes. Charity Challenge has chosen to partner with specialist travel insurance providers Campbell Irvine (for UK residents) and Rise & Shield* (for non-UK residents). Both companies can arrange cover for an extensive number of activities, such as high-altitude trekking and cycling events, which include emergency medical treatment and repatriation expenses. Please note that Charity Challenge is not able to advise on matters relating to individual travel insurance policies and does not accept any liability for policy matters or claims. We recommend you make sure any policy you consider is appropriate for your specific requirements and the adventure you're undertaking.

* Rise and Shield do not provide cover to Cuba.