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I am back from my challenge of cycling across Namibia to raise money for Save the Rhino Trust in honour of the late Mike Hearn. 10 of us rode 350km over 7 days in the blistering 45degree heat on terrain that I can only liken to builders rubble..oh, and uphill for 6 hours a day! We were woken up at 4.45am, put on our cycling shorts etc and ate breakfast so as to leave as the sun came up at 5.45am. Every 10km we stopped to rehydrate and eat energy bars so as to keep us going until around 1pm each day when it was simply too hot to continue - and trust me, by that point we were exhausted! Our challenge was tough, both mentally and physically but with blood, sweat and tears, we all completed it, finally ending up at Mike Hearn's grave. Mike was a great friend to many of my friends and he had dedicated his life to the preservation and conservation of black rhino's in Namibia which are fast becoming extinct. Namibia is one of the few African countries that work with government and locals to protect rhinos and other game from being poached by working with local communities and educating them on why it is crucial that they protect the wildlife around them. This kind of project can only be continued with funding and hence the importance of raising money and awareness. Upon the completion of our epic bike ride, we spent a day rhino tracking and after 4 hours of following rhino dung and foot prints we eventually saw a young male rhino in all its glory. The black rhino is incredibly rare, and weighs 1 tonne on average and they can charge at 30km per hour.. Needless to say you don't want to get too close, or frighten them. The trip was amazing and really made me aware of the importance of preserving wildlife and conservation projects no matter how far removed they are from our everyday lives. Please do consider donating something, however small if you can to continue the incredible work the Save the Rhino Trust does in Namibia. Pinky x

Well done, Sarah - you should be very proud of yourself. Looking forward to hearing all about it and comparing photos. Donation by Anna 10/06/09  

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Good luck Pinky! Sounds like a great trip for a great cause and very couragous of you! XX Donation by sonia&martin 02/05/09  

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So proud you are doing this Pinkaroo!!! Big love and hugs xxxx Donation by Seda Arbib 27/04/09  

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Namibia is an awesome place..you'll love it. Best of luck x Donation by Bully 24/04/09  

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Sounds amazing. I saw black & white rhinos in Kenya recently: extraordinary prehistoric creatures. Donation by Duncan Macpherson 23/04/09  

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Good Luck honey Donation by Kalita 21/04/09  

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Go girl... go girl.... go girl.... go girl..... and good luck babe! xx Donation by Nikki Studt 17/04/09  

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Go Pinkeroo! What an adventure! x x Donation by Tash Dabrowski 15/04/09  

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I love watching rhinos on wildlife programmes but they do scare me because they're much bigger than me. Who will feed me when you're away? Woof woof! Donation by Dasher 05/04/09  

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Kick some ass pinkster Donation by Alastair Balfour 02/04/09  

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Am sure it'll be a breeze for you! x Donation by Patrick Brennan 25/03/09  

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Am very envious! Would love to be joining you! Happy cycling - I'll be thinking of you! Donation by Carrie 17/03/09  

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Good luck Pinky xx Donation by Neil Freebairn 17/03/09  

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good luck x Donation by Sophie barker 11/03/09  

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350km ! - okaaaay. No problem, go go go...! Donation by Ben & Miranda 11/03/09  

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Good Luck x Donation by Sophie Barker 09/03/09  

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Well done! Its tough but you'll love it!! Good luck and have fun!! xxx Donation by Jane Shaw 09/03/09  

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go pinky! v impressive xx Donation by Laura Campbell 08/03/09  

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awesom african adventure for a very important cause.... am sure you will be strengthened by the spirit of the rhino!! xxx Donation by Julie & Alex Johnson 06/03/09  

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Brilliant, brilliant girl xx Donation by Sarah Clark 04/03/09  

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Good luck on your epic adventure! How exciting! xxx Donation by Mia Dabrowski 04/03/09  

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Go Pinky, Go! xxxx Donation by Wizzle 04/03/09  

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Think about that at 290 miles! &:) Donation by Kirsten Ladebeck 03/03/09  

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The lucky wildlife xx Donation by Hugh vC 03/03/09  

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what a joy it would be to ride tandem with you over the worlds largest sand dune x Donation by Jamie Allsopp 03/03/09  

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I can picture it now, ribbons flowing from the handlebars and a bunch of flowers & little Dasha in the basket at the front - no? Good luck Pinkaroo. x Donation by Gina 03/03/09  

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You are already fit, but this will take care of it for sure. Bonne chance! Donation by Tara Agace 03/03/09  

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woosh! Donation by Lucas Wurfbain 02/03/09  

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Well done you, good luck xx Donation by Sarah Foll 02/03/09  

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its in my top 5 places on the planet visited so far. Mike Hearn was a dear and special freind. He would be proud. Go for it honey - its tough! x Donation by Henri Tatham 02/03/09  

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