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In June 2008, four cyclists; Michael Strain, Ross Montagne, Richard Moore and David Draisey will undertake to cycle 552 kilometres directly south from Dar-es-Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania, to the village of Mikindani, 10 kilometres north of the coastal town of Mtwara and the home of the educational charity EdUKaid. 

Every penny of the sponsorship monies raised from the trip will be used to support EdUKaid’s projects in and around Mikindani – the cost of airfares, accommodation and other expenses are covered by the participants (see below for more information on the organisation and how to donate). 

As construction of the main arterial road through southern Tanzania has not yet been completed the route will involve cycling on a mixture of terrain including gravel, sand and mud. 

The whole trip will be completed over the course of a week, cycling distances of up to 120 km a day in intense heat and humidity and staying in local villages. 

The Organisation

EdUKaid is a UK based charity providing educational support to primary and secondary schools in the Mtwara region of southern Tanzania. Their work can be broadly divided into four categories: 

1. The purchase of books, desk and other resources;

2. Teacher's training and development;

3. Sexual Health Education; and

4. Provision of fluent English-speaking teaching staff. 

The current standard of education in the Mtwara region is very poor. The schools are oversubscribed, extremely poorly equipped and the teachers own standard of education is low. Your donation will enable EdUKaid to continue its work improving all aspects of the educational system in southern Tanzania. For more information or to provide regular support to the charity please visit www.edukaid.com. 

Good luck David! Donation by Natascha S 08/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck - I think you'll need it ! Donation by Gary and Liz Strain 07/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck guys - be careful please!! Donation by Marie 30/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I recommend cycling shorts an short liners (advice from an end-to-ender!) Good luck. Donation by Di Cross 29/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Ross (Pistol Pete) try to leave the local goats alone. Good luck mate!!! Donation by Des Bateman 25/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Ross- Great endeavour. Good luck! Donation by David Jarrett 23/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

For Mike and Draisey equally so no squabbling. Good luck to everyone taking part and please try to come back unscathed Donation by Geets 22/04/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck, Tim, Taylor & the Lads Donation by David Hughes (V&A) 22/04/08  

£25.00

Good luck to Mike and all the boys! If you need any bike maintainance lessons or parts I'm sure Al can help! Donation by Dawn Lovell 22/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Denise williams 21/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to all of you. Donation by Eric and Sue 21/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We hope this is a real success for all of you and EdUKaid! Donation by Suzz and Rich 19/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm in awe of you guys doing this, hope you have a fantastic time xxx Donation by Georgie 16/04/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck Ross! Donation by Jackie Harrison (friend of your Uncle Nick) 16/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Is a canoe maybe a better option? Donation by Nicolaas Montagne 16/04/08  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Good Luck guys!!! Donation by Parita 14/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck boys! Donation by Joey Whineray 14/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

take a waterproof Blackberry! Donation by Greg Scott 14/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

How many punctures are you anticipating along the way? Donation by Merrill 10/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Rather you than me! Good luck! Donation by Lindsay Treadgold 09/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a safe journey. Donation by Michael Jones 09/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Hannu Mikkola 09/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Juliette 08/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Emma W 08/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck gentlemen Donation by Sam Walker 27/03/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck you bunch of pre-eminent rutting bison!! Watch out for the mchawi in Nangurukuru and the man in Mnazi Moja who thinks he is a chicken... Donation by Len Coleman 25/03/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
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