STARTING JUNE 1ST, 2026 • 1,332 KM AROUND ICELAND • 18 DAYS • 18 UWC SCHOOLS • €240,000 SCHOLARSHIP GOAL • JOIN THE GLOBAL MOVEMENT •
JUNE 1ST, 2026
Bifröst
Education has no borders
A 1,332 kilometer charity cycling expedition through Iceland's glaciers and volcanoes to raise scholarship funds for UWC schools worldwide.
1,332 KM
TOTAL DISTANCE
The Mission: Education Across the Board
Starting June 1st, 2026, two UWC alumni will cycle the entire Ring Road of Iceland—1,332 kilometers through glaciers, volcanoes, and fjords—to raise scholarship funds for UWC schools worldwide. Over 18 days, we'll feature one UWC school each day through live-streamed content, ambassador stories, and daily challenges that showcase the diversity and spirit of the global UWC movement.
18 DAYS
JUNE 1 - 18, 2026
18 SCHOOLS
GLOBAL UWC IMPACT
€240,000
SCHOLARSHIP TARGET
18 SCHOOLS. 18 DAYS. 18 STORIES.
1
UWC Atlantic (Wales)
2
Pearson College UWC (Canada)
3
UWC South East Asia (Singapore)
10
UWC Costa Rica
11
UWC Mostar (Bosnia & Herzegovina)
12
UWC Maastricht (Netherlands)
EACH DAY FEATURES ONE UWC SCHOOL AS WE CYCLE ACROSS ICELAND
4
Waterford Kamhlaba UWC (Eswatini)
5
UWC-USA (New Mexico)
6
UWC Adriatic (Italy)
13
UWC Dilijan (Armenia)
14
UWC Changshu China
15
UWC Thailand
7
UWC Red Cross Nordic (Norway)
8
Li Po Chun UWC (Hong Kong)
9
UWC Mahindra College (India)
16
UWC Robert Bosch College (Germany)
17
UWC ISAK Japan
18
UWC East Africa (Tanzania)
SHARE YOUR STORY
Submit videos, photos, or written stories about your school's unique culture and traditions to be featured in our daily live streams.
CREATE A CHALLENGE
Challenge us to perform a traditional greeting, cook a local dish, or jump into a glacial river during your school's featured day.
GLOBAL IMPACT
Your content will reach audiences across Iceland and beyond, raising vital awareness and scholarship funds for the global movement.
THE POWER OF MATCHED FUNDING*
€240,000 scholarship impact
By reaching our €240,000 goal, we enable 4 full scholarships for students globally, with one of these life-changing opportunities dedicated specifically to an Icelandic student.
Global Scholarships
Direct support for students to attend any of the 18 UWC schools globally, ensuring endurance for education wherever it is needed most.
Icelandic Momentum
Creating momentum to establishment Iceland's first National Committee to expand UWC opportunities and raise awareness within this local community.
*All funds will be managed through UWC's official fundraising channels, ensuring donations go directly to scholarships.
THE EXPEDITION
1,332 Kilometers Through Iceland's Most Dramatic Landscapes
Iceland's Ring Road is a continuous cycle through volcanic deserts, glacier systems, and monumental waterfalls. We'll average 74 kilometers per day of continuous riding.
LIVE COVERAGE
- Daily live streaming
- Daily YouTube videos & ambassador stories
- Real-time GPS tracking
1,332 KM ACROSS ICELAND • 18 DAYS • 18 STORIES • JOIN THE MOVEMENT •
Sponsor the Journey
Partner with us as we cycle 1,332km to raise €240,000 for global education. Your organization can power this mission.
1,332 KM ACROSS ICELAND • 18 DAYS • 18 STORIES • JOIN THE MOVEMENT •
Why Support Now?
In times of unprecedented global uncertainty, UWC's mission of uniting people across divides through education has never been more vital. Your support directly facilitates dialogue and leadership.
Turning €120k into €240k
- Matched Funding: UWC International matches our €120k goal by 100%.
- Sustainable Impact: Establishing Momentum for Iceland's first UWC National Committee.
- Global Reach: Scholarships for students in all 18 UWC schools.
All funds managed securely through official UWC channels.
UWC MISSION
Uniting People & Cultures
€240,000 Total Impact
Create Momentum for Change
UWC's mission of uniting people, nations, and cultures for peace and a sustainable future through education is more vital today than ever before. We cycle to champion this vision.
By raising €120,000, we unlock a 100% match from UWC International. This turns every kilometer into a commitment to educational access for talented students globally.
Our journey through Iceland serves more than one purpose: we aim to establish momentum to create the first UWC National Committee, creating a lasting bridge for future Icelandic students.