I have decided to cycle 655km / 407 miles (approx) across Northern Vietnam in 12 days. I have chosen to raise money for, 'Bassetlaw Hospice of the Good Shepherd' (Cedar House, Retford, Nottinghamshire).  Even though I am going alone I will be in an organised group of around 30 people who are all fund-raising for their chosen charities.

Bassetlaw Hospice is a cause close to my heart as my own grandmother has spent time here and continues to go in for respite care, to help get her back on her feet during bad periods of her illness; she will most likely spend her ultimate days here too. A close family friend also spent her final days here which enormously helped out her family in the emotionally, mentally and physically draining times as they have ours.
From my own experiences of Bassetlaw Hospice I have learnt that the staff are some of the kindest most caring people in existence, we should all be grateful that there are people and such an organisation  in the world who look out for our loved ones, ourselves and those that don't have loved ones themselves. Bassetlaw Hospice have to raise £250,000 a year to continue to operate, in my wildest dreams what we manage to raise will be a small percentage but critical all the same.

For information on Bassetlaw Hospice please see the information sheet. - Click Here for Information

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My Itinerary:

DAY 1:
Depart London for Hanoi
DAY 2:
Arrive Hanoi; afternoon exploring this wonderful city
DAY 3:
Transfer out of city; cycle undulating roads through valleys to Mai Chau
DAY 4:
Challenging day climbing to tea plantation village of Moc Chau
DAY 5:
Easier day; spectacular scenery of karst cliffs and rice paddies to Son La
DAY 6:
Through hill-tribe villages; steep climbs and long descent to Tuan Giao
DAY 7:
Cycle through quiet, easy backroads through spectacular gorges to Dien Bien Phu
DAY 8:
Follow Na river through lush jungle and bamboo landscapes to Lai Chau
DAY 9:
Rolling ungraded roads to sleepy town of Tam Duong
DAY 10:
Most spectacular scenery of trip; final climbs and long descent into Sapa
DAY 11:
Free to explore Sapa; overnight train to Hanoi
DAY 12:
Free time in Hanoi; flight to UK
DAY 13:
Arrive London

Many Thanks for all your help

Adam Sutton