On the Road Again - Cairo to Cape Town by Bike
In and around Poole, United Kingdom
About the Tour:- First conceived in Toronto in 2003, it has been run annually, as a cycling event that will appeal to both keen amateurs and professionals, as both a race and an expedition. A series of over 80 timed stages, through 10 countries, covering a distance of nearly 12,000 km - 7,500 miles, will transport the riders from one end of the continent to the other, using only the power of their legs and the grim determination of their minds. As well as bringing together riders from all around the World for their own personal aims, the Tour actively seeks to promote the use and advantages of cycle power as a means of transport through its Tour d’Afrique Foundation. This year the event has attracted a record number of entrants, with 56 full tour and 38 sectional riders from all over the world preparing to test their limits
A little bit about me:- Home:- Poole, on the South Coast of England Age:- Physical 49, Mental ? Family:- 1 Daughter Work:- 30 yrs Print, 2 yrs Hotel, Now Resting Where I've been:- Cycling - South Africa, Thailand, Cambodia, Viet Nam and India Not Cycling - USA, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Thailand and Europe
Along with the Tour's own Tour d'Afrique Foundation, that provides much needed assistance throughout Africa, I hope to raise money for The Alzheimer's Society and The Stroke Association
In the memory of:- MUM, ALAN, and IVY Dedicated to:- My "Little Gem"
Any donations can be made through these Links:-
www.tourdafrique.com/foundation
www.justgiving.com/on_the_road_for_dementia
www.justgiving.com/on_the_road_for_stroke
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler O.J.
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About Me
A little bit about me:- Home:- Poole, on the South Coast of England Age:- Physical - 49, Mental - Under Review! Family:- 1 Daughter Work:-... Continue reading » -
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Cairo - 7/1/08
A Merry christmas from Cairo! I arrived around midnight yesterday only to find that it was Christmas again. today is a public holiday for the Ortho... Continue reading » -
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Cairo - 8/1/08
Last night I meet up with the first of the other riders, who like me had arrived nice and early for the trip. Rae and Ursula are from Canada, he is an... Continue reading » -
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1st Section - Cairo to Khartoum
"Tour d'Afrique starts at the magnificent Pyramids on the outskirts of one of the worlds most popular and ancient cities, Cairo. It is the perfect beg... Continue reading » -
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4th Day Safaga Egypt - 536Km
Well after 4 days of riding and desert camps, we touch down at the town of Safaga,with a chance of getting on the internet at a realistic cost ie E... Continue reading »
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6th Day Luxor Egypt - 769Km - Still EFI
Awoke at the crack of dawn, it was cold. I checked the time 2.30!!? Confused, tried to figure out why it was so light at such a time, then i realiz... Continue reading »
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8th Day Edfu Egypt 885km - Still EFI
Just a quick note before dinner, Rode form Luxor to Edfu today. It was a non-race day. A chance to try out the bike as i switched things around yes... Continue reading »
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9th Day Aswan Egypt - 997km - Still EFI
under construction
The Numbers:-
Distance:- 111km
Time start to finish:- 4hrs 38mins
Average Speed:-24kph
Max Speed:-... Continue reading »
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10th day Lake Nasser - 1014km
We left camp this morning in convoy and under police escort through the town of Aswan, and across the sensitive area of the Aswan Dam. After a shor... Continue reading »
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13th Day - Desert Camp- Sudan 1131km -Still EFI - 3 days no beer
As we had an unscheduled rest day yesterday, we now have to do 5 days riding in 4 days. That in its self would be bad enough, but it will be across th... Continue reading » -
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16th Day - Dongola 1436km - Stil EFI - 6 days no beer
There must be something about a dog bark that is set deep within the human mind, the sound of danger or warning. Whatever it is kept me awake last nig... Continue reading » -
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21st day Khartoum Sudan 1977km - still EFI - 11 days no Beer
Awoke as usual before the crack of dawn, in what was to be our last desert camp for a while, as we have two rest days in Khartoum.... Continue reading »
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22nd day Khartoum Sudan - 12 days no beer
Second rest day in Khartoum, not much to do really, did a bit around town yesterday, got on a boat and sailed to the point where the White Nile meets... Continue reading » -
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2nd Section - Khartoum to Addis Ababa
From the city of Khartoum to the border of Ethiopia, you will pass through the “bread basket” of the Sudan. The countryside gradually changes as you c... Continue reading » -
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3rd Section - Addis Ababa to Nairobi
South of Addis Ababa, the terrain changes yet again to flatter countryside interspersed with beautiful lakes. Lake Langano is set against the Arsi Mou... Continue reading » -
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57th Day Assault on Kilimanjaro - Tanzania
After a long absence, I have managed to get access to this blog again, it was not possible in Ethiopia at all, so you will have to wait to hear about... Continue reading » -
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4th Section - Nairobi to Iringa
If your vision of Africa is the same as what you see on Discovery or the National Geographic Channel, then this is the section of the Tour d'Afrique f... Continue reading » -
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87th Day - Lusaka - Zambia
Well it's certainly been a long time since i have been able to access this site, obviously a lot has happened, and i hope to fill in the blanks at som... Continue reading » -
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98th Day - Maun, Botswana - 7951kms
Today was a non-race day from Bush camp to the town of Maun, we had a distance of 157kms to ride, and Duncan the tour leader decided that we should... Continue reading »
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104th Day - Windhoek - Namibia
After feeling unwell yesterday, i managed to ride today, 149k from the village Witvlei to the Capital of Namibia, Windhoek. Four of us stayed together... Continue reading » -
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105th Day - Windhoek
The first of two rest days in Windhoek, and we did what we usely do these days, and headed for the shopping Mall, to stuff ourselves, and indulge in t... Continue reading » -
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Back Home
Well thats that then! All over! I arrived home on sunday 18th, having flown into the new terminal 5 at Heathrow at 6am, (all new to me as it wasn't e... Continue reading » -
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A Retrospective - Equipment
It's 17 days since we rode triumphant and bemused under the finish banner at the waterfront in cape town, and 9 days since i returned home. After an... Continue reading »
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