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The Nile Bike Ride – in aid of Mencap
16th – 23rd February and 24th
February – 3rd March 2003
 Join
Mencap and share a week of laughter, team spirit and achievement
as you cycle along the banks of the River Nile.
The challenge begins in Esna a small, busy farming town south of
Luxor. Its main attraction is the Graceo-Roman Temple of Khnum built
by the reign of Roman Emperor Claudius. We wake up on our boat,
which will be our base camp for the week ahead and set of south
along the west bank of the Nile towards Edfu.
On Day 3 we travel from Edfu to Aswan which takes us in
to the desert. We cross the Nile by small launches and go for a
short cruise around the islands at Aswan to meet up with our boat.
On Day 4 we cycle from Aswan to the Low Dam and then up
to the High Dam. We return down the hill to the island of Philae
and then to the boat for a late lunch. We spend the afternoon on
board and sail to Kom Ombo. This evening there is a chance to visit
the Temple at Kom Ombo.
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5 is the longest day of cycling which take us north on the east
bank of the Nile towards Esna. The last day a cycling takes us along
the west bank towards Luxor and we pass through agricultural villages
en route. After 63km we have a break at the Colossi of Memnon followed
by a ride up to the Valley of the Kings to tour some of the tombs.
It's then back on our bikes for the last stretch towards the Nile
where the finishing line is set up. After the celebrations a ferry
takes us back to the boat for a well deserved rest. The last day
is free for relaxation and sightseeing in and around Luxor.
'The combination of three things; camaraderie,
Egypt itself and the sense of achievement have made this an unbelievable
week! Thanks to everyone'
The price of the trip is £1,143 (approx.) which includes
flights and all internal travel, along with bikes, accommodation,
meals, water and refreshments, medics and guides. There is a minimum
sponsorship pledge of £2,100.
 
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What does Mencap do?
Mencap works with people with a learning disability and
their families and carers. They fight for equal rights, campaign
for greater opportunities and challenge attitudes and prejudice.
Your support can make the world of difference
to people's lives.
It doesn't stop with the Nile Bike Ride, Mencap
have a whole host of Challenge events lined up for the coming
year. Both trekking and bike adventures are on offer in places
as far apart as Amsterdam and Japan. Or if running is your
thing, they have places in major marathons from New York to
Honolulu. Mencap Challenge events are your opportunity to
take part in some real adventure, while at the same time raising
money for a well deserving cause.
For further information, call the Mencap National
Events Team on 020 7696 6983/6032 or visit the Mencap website:
www.mencap.org.uk.
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2002
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