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My good friend's fiancé was diagnosed with breast cancer. Fortunately they were able to catch it before it became terminal. Although she has since recovered, she still needs to have regular checks for the next Five years. 

Unfortunately we all probably know of somebody or have family members who have been diagnosed with a particular cancer. When something like this hits home you realise how precious life is.

To acknowledge the incredible work of the medical staff, I've decided to support Breast Cancer by entering the Cuba Cycle Challenge between 14th - 22nd March 2010. 

My personal target is £3500.00 as my friends at Gallagher Construction have pledged a donation of an extra £1500.00 if the target is reached! - It’s amazing what a couple of pints in the pub can do...

 

Cuba is the Caribbean's largest and least commercialised island and one of the world's last bastions of communism.  We spend 5 days cycling along quiet roads passing towns and villages which seem frozen in time.  There is barely any traffic, just a few horse and carts and tractors.

Highlights of the ride include the Bay of Pigs, famous for US aggression on Cuba in 1961; Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the Sierra del Escambray mountains; Santa Clara with its statue of the legendary Che Guevara and the captivating city of Havana which boasts spacious plazas and glorious Spanish architecture.

This event will be tougher than my previous challenges as most of the days will be spent on dirt trails rather than nice smooth roads...ouch!!

 

 

Here's the itinerary:

 

DAY 1: Fly London – HavanaDAY 2: Transfer to Bay of Pigs then cycle towards Cienfuegos through Zapata Peninsula National Park and small country villages. 45km.DAY 3: Follow undulating coastal road, taking in stunning views of the Escambray mountains to Trinidad. 89kmDAY 4: Along Caribbean coast around Trinidad. 48km.DAY 5: Mountainous peaks through pine trees and eucalyptus to Santa Clara. 86kmDAY 6: Cycle through field after field of sugar cane with traditional houses dotted here and there.  Transfer to Havana. 80km.DAY 7: Free time in Havana.DAY 8: More free time before flight Havana – London.DAY 9: Arrive London.