Cycling from London to Sydney may sound like a rather crazy idea! Especially since you can fly there fairly quickly these days! So when we mentioned the trip to friends their reply was "so you're going to cycle to Heathrow Airport, jump on a plane to Australia and cycle from the airport to the centre of Sydney", then they fell about the floor in hysterical laughter...
...then we said we were going to do the trip on recumbent bikes (or 'bents' as they are affectionately known). No trains, no buses, no hitching, no support vehicles. Only us... four wheels, strong determination... and the horizon!!
Our trip is completely self-funded, so any help you can give towards our equipment list would be very welcome. Please visit our main website www.nutsonbents.com for more information.
Setting off Sunday, 31st July 2005 - Trafalgar Square, London
We will start our journey from London which will take us through Europe into Turkey (where we will cross into Asia), Iran, India, the Far East and finally into Australia. Our goal is to complete the trip in one year and raise £50,000 for our chosen charities (Cancer Research UK and BBC Children in Need). Ambitious!! Who, Us?? The Facts * Distance 25,000 kilometers approximately (17,000 miles) * Continents: 3 - Europe, Asia and Oceania (The continent formerly known as Australasia) * Countries: 15 * Time Zones: 11 * Average distance to cycle per day: 110-160 Kilometers (70-100 miles) * Average cycling time per day: 6-8 Hours * Average days cycling per week: 6 Days * Accommodation: Under canvas/Hospitality of people we meet en route Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Cancer Research UK will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. Unfortunately, BBC Children in Need do not use Just Giving, if you would like to make a donation to BBC Children in Need, please send a cheque made payable to "BBC Children in Need Appeal" to Nuts On Bents, 29 Osterley Gardens, Chevy Road, Norwood Green, Middlesex, United Kingdom, UB2 4UW. So please sponsor us now! Many thanks for your support. Nic and Sedef ______________________________________________ Nuts on Bents - London to Sydney on recumbents Email: sedef.nutsonbents@mail2web.net Email: nic.nutsonbents@mail2web.net Email: info.nutsonbents@mail2web.net Web: www.nutsonbents.com
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Good luck Donation by Anonymous on 05/08/05 |
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Good luck Donation by Anonymous on 28/07/05 |
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Good Luck Nic & Sedef, you are taking a huge, exciting challenge & I whish you all the luck ! Julia Donation by Julia Stubblefield on 28/07/05 |
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All the best on your trip you two! See you at the Taj Mahal in December! Donation by O'Canada on 27/07/05 |
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this is fantastic - good luck Sedef and Nic! Donation by Asher, Lisa and Joshua on 20/07/05 |
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Sedef / Nic - best of luck - may all the hills be little ones Donation by Rory Mac on 20/07/05 |
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Just think, after you finish this, you'll be in shape to take Lances' yellow jersey from him. - Amy Donation by Amy on 20/07/05 |
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Best of luck!! Enjoy the adventure - I'll follow it all from far, so do keep in touch ;-) Donation by Liv Borg on 18/07/05 |
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Good luck guys! Donation by Rob Kidd on 30/06/05 |
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Send me a postcard crazy girl - love, Ca-ra-mel X Donation by Simon on 28/06/05 |
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Excellent cause and very challenging mission - good luck! Donation by Simon Kellaway on 27/06/05 |
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Good Luck. Hope you have an inspirational trip. Donation by Gabriel & Louise on 19/06/05 |
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Very best of luck Donation by Tom H on 19/06/05 |
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Best of luck with the trip - its very inspirational. I hope you have a great time. Donation by Keith Regan on 14/06/05 |
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Good Luck and may the force be with you! Donation by Trevor Scarlett on 10/06/05 |
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Best of Luck with your adventure! Donation by Stephanie Howell on 09/06/05 |
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Pure Madness, pure genius! Good Luck Donation by Anonymous on 09/06/05 |
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Great Endeavour, Best of Luck Donation by Anonymous on 07/06/05 |
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Good luck and best wishes Donation by jackie edwards, JPM on 07/06/05 |
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Good luck - smoke me a kipper Donation by Rob Greenoak on 06/06/05 |
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| Offline donations: | £14,227.00 |
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| Total Raised: | £15,427.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £310.26 |
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