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IT ALL BEGAN WITH A JOURNEY

On the 1st January 1999, Travis Gale set out on a round the world bicycle tour, alongside my friend, Stephen Bonaconsa. Their vision was to raise R1 Million for children affected by and living with HIV / AIDS in KZN, South Africa.

On the 18th December 1999, they peddled back into Johannesburg, our starting point, having successfully cycled through 16 countries, raising R1.7 million for their cause.

THE MIDDLE JOURNEY - 8 KEY INSIGHTS

Drawing from 8 days of a round the world cycle tour, The Middle Journey explores 8 insights which will encourage and equip you through The Middle; the territory we must navigate in pursuit of our goals.

OUR CORE OFFERINGS

THE MIDDLE BOOK

The Middle Book includes stories from the round the world cycle tour, along with their associated insights, which will encourage and equip you through The Middle; the territory we must navigate in pursuit of our goals.

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Available in paperback and Kindle.

THE MIDDLE BOOK

The Middle, includes seven stories from seven key days of the round the world cycle tour, which will encourage and equip you through The Middle; the territory we must navigate in pursuit of our goals.

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Available in paperback and Kindle.

THE MIDDLE JOURNEY

Stuck at the start line? Hitting barriers that keep getting in the way? Ready to build grit, stretch beyond your comfort zone and gain real momentum toward meaningful goals?

The Middle Journey is a coaching journey that encourages and equips you to navigate The Middle and achieve your personal and professional goals.

A COACHING
JOURNEY

Work with a Middle coach to get clear on your goals, the purpose behind them and a practical plan to reach them. Your coach walks alongside you through The Middle, helping you push through barriers, keep perspective and stay accountable, so you finish what you set out to start.

HOW DOES THE
MIDDLE JOURNEY WORK?

Book a free discovery call
Set up your profile on The Middle online platform
Check in weekly against your goals and plans
Meet your coach monthly for accountability and support
Join a like-minded and intentional community

R4,950 per month. Cancel anytime.

COACHING

The Middle Coaching creates the space for you to articulate your goals and develop a practical strategy to reach those goals. Together with your coach, you will navigate the 7 insights of The Middle Journey exploring how to increase grit and resilience, how to ensure your goals are fuelled by an authentic purpose and vision, how to overcome the challenges that stand in your way, how to maintain momentum through intentional daily steps, how to develop and leverage a healthy perspective as you navigate barriers, how to ensure you are supported along the way, how to deal with failures and overall, how to finish well and reach your goals.

MEET THE FOUNDER

TRAVIS GALE

Travis is the author of The Middle and a speaker who draws from the world of endurance to encourage and equip individuals and teams to navigate tough terrain and achieve their goals.

In 1999, Travis set out to cycle around the world, a journey that became the foundation of The Middle. The insights he shares have since been tested through two decades of partnering with individuals, teams and organisations to navigate challenging circumstances, building multiple brands, living in South Africa, 17 years of marriage, 13 years of parenting and running seven 100-mile ultra trail races.

Travis also coaches individuals through The Middle Journey, walking alongside them as they navigate The Middle and finish well.

the middle adventures

The Middle is where our goals get tested, and where it’s easiest to lose sight of why we started. A Middle Adventure creates space to step away, reflect, shift perspective and reconnect with what matters, so you return refuelled to keep going. Regular adventure isn’t a luxury. It’s how we navigate The Middle well.

Join our next adventure below, or talk to us about designing one for your private group or team.

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The Middle Adventure [Mnweni]

The Mnweni circuit is one of the most rugged and culturally rich trails in the Northern Drakensberg, taking you through stunning mountain passes, quiet Basotho homes and the wild nature of the Mnweni Valley.

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KEYNOTES

HOW TO KEEP GOING THROUGH TOUGH TERRAIN

The Middle is where we’re tested: the stretch between a bold start and a meaningful finish, where challenges mount and it’s tempting to give in. Drawing on stories from his round-the-world cycle tour, endurance adventures, corporate work, entrepreneurship and everyday life, Travis equips individuals and teams with practical insights to build the grit, resilience and endurance required to navigate The Middle and finish well.

Each keynote is tailored to your context, combining story, media, practical tools and reflective questions that keep the message alive long after the event.

OUR CLIENTS REVIEWS

"Travis shared just 3 of the key insights from "The Middle" in his talk with us, but left us with a lifetime of wisdom for overcoming self-doubts, challenges and feeling disconnected with our purpose. We had 70 people join the online keynote which is a new record for our guest speaker online series. I think people were naturally drawn to the topic of understanding more about how to unlock their grit and endurance. The feedback from our teams has been amazing. Coming to grips with the shift to remote work has posed unique challenges for our teams, and the timing of Travis' talk couldn't have been better. In a simple keynote, Travis has managed to instil the belief in our teams that they are quite capable of navigating their tough terrain and now we can't wait to learn more by reading his book." - xneelo

"I took great encouragement from The Middle insights, which are meaningful for anyone that is serious about leadership. All of us at some point have thought about quitting, often right in The Middle of something when the going gets tough, and nothing seems to make sense. The Middle will highlight that taking a step back, reflecting on your vision and reminding yourself of what and why you are doing something, will encourage you to continue, taking you ever closer to the finishing line." - MRP Sport

"Travis portrays a relatable protagonist in The Middle, whose ambition is greater than himself. His willingness to hit the road with few resources is admirable, and he’s prescient enough to recognise the toil of the journey after all the euphoria has faded. His encounters with new foods, places, and people broaden his horizons and keep him going. Yet his mind and body create seemingly insurmountable obstacles which decelerate their goal, which is to raise R1 million for children living with HIV / AIDS in KZN, South Africa. This book is a powerful depiction of willpower. At only 17 years of age, Travis and his friend (Stephen Bonaconsa) successfully cycled over 16000km, through 16 countries, raising R1.7 million for their cause. A great read for goal setters, and success seekers."

"Finishing off reading 'The Middle', by Travis Gale. Highly recommended and enjoyable reading - focused on practical and real insights for keeping going towards any goal or through any tough season - personal or professional. Between the start and the finish is 'The Middle' - where it all happens! Told through the fascinating lens of his round the world cycle tour. I have found it so relevant to my life in these strange times."