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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

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 on 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 on 03/03/09

 
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woosh! Donation by Lucas Wurfbain on 02/03/09

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

 
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Anyone who is working to save the planet deserves our support - time is running out - well done Pinky Pops Donation by Louis de Rohan on 02/03/09

 
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Go girlfriend! good luck and keep peddling!! :) xxx Donation by Sophie Stanbury on 02/03/09

 
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I have a pink gift for you to wear on your ride...lets get together before you go! I miss you...x Britt. Donation by Britt Lintner on 02/03/09

 
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I hope you do a video blog it'd be amazing! Go Girl! Donation by Michelle Goff on 02/03/09

 
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Any woman who rides a bike across Namibia deserves to get as many donations as possible! I'm so impressed, Pinky. Good luck and have fun!!! Erin xx Donation by Erin Chaffee on 02/03/09

 
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Sounds amazing - good luck! Donation by Salim Mitha on 01/03/09

 
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good for you darling, what an adventure. photo journal please!! x Donation by big rob on 01/03/09

 
£100.00

blessings on your journey wonderful Pinkster - may your generosity of spirit come back to you a hundred-fold ! Donation by Dom and Jess on 28/02/09

 
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that is such an amazing thing to do! we are so excited for you.x x x Donation by sarah and jonathan monjack on 28/02/09

 
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