I have now been here for three weeks and I am pleased to report the serious work is now in full swing. Last week saw the first meetings with companies which have already led to a couple of opportunities which we need to follow up on. That said, other companies have told us they can’t help but at least we now know that and understand their reasons, all of which is helpful.
Today saw our first discussion at Sport in Action about the types of value we are seeking (i.e. not just cash, although that is always nice to have of course!) and the types of value we can offer in return. Lots to document and turn into proposals in the next few days. Plans for the workshop with the Zambian National Olympic Committee and various national federations are also in full swing.
All of which means I have had to decline (most of) the exciting opportunity to cycle from Lusaka to Livingstone this week – all 450km of it at an average altitude of 1km. Whilst it is hardly Mont de Ventoux, I have managed to find time to do the first day tomorrow down to a place called Munali Heights, a distance of about 90km. There is a group of 12 riders mostly from the UK riding for a charity called Beyond Ourselves and, with my new Zam Bike (more of which in a future blog), I am thoroughly looking forward to the outing. Fingers crossed I can make it back to Lusaka tomorrow night on the bus…
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