posted by Travel Cat on May 17
What Are You Doing January 2010? Fancy A Bike Ride?
If you have ever wanted to do something completely different then this might just be for you. EnduroIndia are trying to find people to take part in their 2000km motorbike ride through huge mountains, crazy little towns and even tiger reserves to raise money for charity - and make for some great adventures!
What Is It?
Well, it is 14 days of sunrise to sunset riding across India - parts of which are little travelled by the normal ‘holiday-makers’ - so you will see places no-one you know has seen before.
You will be following a route through some rare scenery, some amazing open landscapes and some steep mountain roads. You will also get a bit of training on how to cope with traffic in the towns - as this may well be harder than the rest!
For the past 8 years, the EnduroIndia has been thrilling people from all over the world, and you could now get your chance!
But I Don’t Ride A Motorbike?
Don’t worry - as long as you have your licence before you head out there - you can go!
You are fuly supported by a team of 40 throughout every stage of the ride - and it’s not a race, so you can take just as long as you want to complete the distances!
You don’t even need a bike! All the entrants get their hands on a Royal Enfield bike - which they will get time to train on before heading off on the adventure itself.
The itinerary is best summed up on their site (itinerary) but here is a quick summary:
Day 1: Arrive and meet the team
Day 2: Meet your bike and get some training
Day 3: First day of gentle riding to a beach resort
Day 4: Forest trails and mountain passes
Day 5: Waterfall and busy town
Day 6: Unused, overgrown isolated ‘roads’
Day 7: Early rising to visit and ancient city
Day 8: Tigers and elephants all day
Day 9: A well earned day off!
Day 10: Riding a road full of hairpins that is on NO OTHER MAP!
Day 11: The best day’s ride on the whole trip!
Day 12: Tea Plantations & some shopping?
Day 13: Last days ride through some wildlife reserves
Day 14: A chance to relax and say your goodbyes
How Much Does It Cost?
Well, it depends how you are planning to fund it, as it could cost you nothing at all if you fund-raise the entire lot!
The money you need to raise is £4,750, which will cover all the trips expenses and all the staff wages and running costs - this include medics, mechanics and trainers.
The bikes, flights and accommodation with great meals are all included too.
You need to pay up-front the £500 registration fee - which is non-refundable - but which is part of the total amount - so leaves only £4,250 to actually be raised.
And they offer plenty of tips for fundraising if you start to struggle. I never thought I would raise the money for my previous charity trek - but it really does all come together if you put the effort in and involve your work or local schools.
Fancy a go? Then apply online and let me know about it - I can follow your progress on this blog!
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