Hike4Hospices is a fund-raising event for four hospices across Sussex - in Brighton and Hove, Chichester, Worthing and Lewes.

Hike 4 Hospices 2008 will include a number of routes, the shortest being 5 miles and the longest 14 miles. The weekend hike will cover 42 miles. Special medals will be awarded to all participants and there will be individual and team prizes for those who raise the most sponsorship.

Sign up today - visit www.hike4hospices.com or call 01903 742106.

“Ladies and Gents

I am now back in the UK and back at work following Sundays (October 7th) Marathon in Chicago and I am still limping round the office! Sunday’s race was a struggle with temperatures of 30oC.

Of the 45,000 that were entered to run the marathon only 36,000 started the race, and only 24,000 completed the 26.2 mile course. I was one of the lucky ones that did finish (there was no way I was going all that way to return without a medal!), the race organisers actually cancelled the race at approximately 11.30am - if you were not past the halfway point at this time you were not permitted to complete the full distance.Once again thank you very much for your generosity in sponsoring me for this event; it is much appreciated by me, Steve Carrington and The Martlets Hospice.

Please forward this on to anyone who may be interested.

Thank you,

Barry”

Thanks Barry and once again congratulations on your achievement. You can read more about Barry and his fundraising on his Justgiving page here ….

For the Family
Family Escambray Encounter Cuba
Family Great Wall Discovery  China
Family Thailand Jungle Expedition  Thailand

Mountain Treks
African Three Peaks Challenge  Tanzania
Avenue of the Volcanoes  Ecuador
Everest Base Camp  Nepal
High Atlas Summit Trek  Morocco
Kilimanjaro Summit Climb  Tanzania
Simien Mountain Trek  Ethiopia
Stok Kangri Summit Trek  India

Trek
Brazilian Trek and Kayak Challenge Brazil
Brazilian Waterfalls Expedition Brazil
Escambray Encounter Cuba
Etna Volcanic Adventure Italy
Golden Triangle Hill Tribe Trek Thailand
Grand Canyon Explorer USA
Great Wall Discovery China
High Atlas Summit Trek Morocco
Icelandic Lava Trek Iceland
Mountain Kingdom Adventure Lesotho
Sahara Desert Trek Morocco
Sapa Hill Tribe Trek Vietnam
Thailand Jungle Expedition Thailand
Trek to Machu Picchu Peru
Trek Transylvania Romania

Bike Challenges
Andes to Amazon Bike Ride Peru
Cuban Revolution Cycle Cuba
Cycle Kathmandu Valley Nepal
Great Wall Cycle Challenge China
Mexico Volcano & Jungle Challenge Mexico
Pilgrimage on Wheels Egypt, Israel
Saigon to Angkor Wat Bike Ride Vietnam, Cambodia
Vietnam Experience Vietnam

Water Challenge
Brazilian Trek and Kayak Challenge Brazil

Horse Riding Trek
Mongolian Horse Ride Mongolia

Connect two of the world’s most chic capital cities as you embark on the challenge of a lifetime.

Cycling through the beautiful English villages and into the stunning countryside of rural France you’ll pass historical landmarks and famous battlefields from World War One until you reach Paris, undoubtedly one of the most magical places on earth. The sense of achievement you will experience will be one you will cherish forever - an unforgettable experience awaits you.

Day 1 - London to Calais - 125km

An early start from Greenwich allows us to avoid the early morning traffic as we pass through the outskirts of London onto quieter roads. Soon we are among the fields and villages of rural Kent. Reaching the ancient city walls of Canterbury we glimpse the famous cathedral before taking the North Downs Way along Country Roads to Dover and the coast. Taking the ferry to Calais we have dinner on board before reaching our overnight hotel.

Day 2 -Calais to Abbeville -120km

We head south from Calais, passing through beautiful rural landscapes to the old market town of Guines. Cycling inland from the coast we avoid busy Boulogne and pass east through Desvres. Following quiet windy roads we reach the valleys of the Canch River and cross the river to Hesdin, a pretty town near the historical battlefields of Agincourt. Continuing south, our final 30km brings us to the river Somme and the town of Abbeville where we will spend the night in a hotel.

Day 3 - Abbeville to Beavais -110km

Leaving Abbeville behind us we follow the river Somme east out of town and in the direction of Amiens. Our route soon turns south and we follow typically French tree lined avenues into meandering valleys and traditional farming hamlets. The cycling is mostly flat. Our day ends at Beauvais, a town known for its vast Gothic cathedral. Overnight in hotel.

Day 4 - Beauvais to Paris - 95km

Our final days cycling takes us over the river Theram and out towards Paris. Following small country roads we head towards the small town of Meru and continue south through beautiful countryside. The locals usually stop and cheer us on as we pass through their towns and villages. As we reach the suburbs of Paris we look out for the distinctive landmarks of the Eiffel Tower and the Sacre Coeur standing out in the skyline. Reaching the suburbs of St Denis we come to the River Seine and follow its northern esplanade until we reach the Pont D?Lena and finish by the Eiffel Tower. We will finish the evening with a celebration meal.

Day 5 -Paris to London

After breakfast you are free for the rest of the day to explore the city to visit famous Parisian landmarks such as the Arc De Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and the Notre Dame cathedral. We meet back at the Gare Du Nord for the Eurostar back to the UK.

(Please note due to the nature of the challenge, this complex itinerary is subject to change)

Deposit:£99
Minimum Sponsorship: £1,100

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Call Clem at the fundraising office on 01273 747455 for further information on any of the challenges or use our contact form .

This challenge takes place in the wild African bush, home to several Maasai communities. Perhaps the most revered of the great African nomadic tribes, the Maasai originated in the Nile basin and migrated south through Ethiopia to Kenya and Tanzania in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. They were then known as the fiercest of warriors. Now they struggle to retain their modest lifestyle.

• Trek with Maasai tribesmen
• Great African Rift valley and Crater Highlands
• Backdrop of acacia and savannah bush
• Ngorongoro Crater safari
• Optional Serengeti safari extension

Starting in the foothills of 2,590m tall Mt. Longdio, a sacred Maasai mountain, you will trek across the floor of the Great Rift Valley right to the foothills of the visually stunning Crater Highlands with the Maasai as your guide.

En route you will also have the chance to visit Mt. Kitumbeine on whose higher slopes are hidden remote Maasai settlements.

Once the challenge is complete, you can celebrate with a fabulous 4WD safari and game drive to one of the Natural Wonders of the World, the Ngorongoro Crater.

Deposit: £475 GBP
Minimum Sponsorship: £2,850

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To Book now click here ….

Call Clem at the fundraising office on 01273 747455 for further information on any of the challenges or use our contact form ….

Your expedition begins in the hustle and bustle of Delhi. Take some time to get behind the chaotic facade and discover the inner peace of a city rich with culture, architecture and human diversity.

Then move on to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal where you can explore the monument before your biking challenge begins. Your bike will take you to more remote locations than most other modes of transport, bringing you in direct contact with the country and its people.

• Cycle 480kms through Rajasthan - Land of the Kings
• Desert land, exquisite forts and bustling cities
• Tremendous variety of landscape and culture
• See tigers in their natural habitat
• Visit the Taj Mahal

Once in Rajasthan the region offers dramatic desert landscape, fantastic wildlife, exquisite forts, bustling cities and a rural life that seems frozen in time.

You will be one of the first few mountain bikers to explore this idyllic region, punctuated with villages reminiscent of a time gone by. Traditional rural lifestyles remain preserved and a friendly smile leaves a lasting memory.

Your ride ends in Rajasthan’s capital city, Jaipur, whose welcoming air ends your challenge idyllically.

Deposit: £325
Minimum Sponsorship: £2,675

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To Book now click here ….

Call Clem at the fundraising office on 01273 747455 for further information on any of the challenges or use our contact form ….

This unique expedition combines awesome Himalayan trekking with a visit to India’s exiled Tibetan community.

The challenge begins and ends in Dharamsala, where the Dalai Lama and the ventre of the Tibetan community are situated - at the heart of the world’s highest mountain range.

• Trek in the Indian Himalayas
• Spectacular mountain scenery
• Hindu temples and Buddist monasteries
• Potential audience with his holiness the Dalai Lama
• Visit to the Taj Mahal

Your two week expedition follows the Uhl River, through rhododendron and evergreen forests. The route takes in Hindu settlements and isolated Buddhist monasteries. The region remains largely unvisited, which makes it a pristine and unspoilt area to trek.

You spend a night beside nomadic shepherd encampments, and another in the Taragarh Palace, home to Maharajas for centuries.

You can then spend your final day exploring the Taj Mahal - one of the greatest monuments to love ever built.

Deposit: £395 GBP
Minimum Sponsorship: £2,675

For full information click here ….

To Book now click here ….

Call Clem at the fundraising office on 01273 747455 for further information on any of the challenges or use our contact form …