Charity Cycle Ride Raises Funds For Watamu Community Hospital
Nigel Rowley, MD, Medina Palms recently cycled 1070 miles across Britain, from Lands End to John O’Groats to raise funds for the new Watamu Community Hospital. This project will provide vital community facilities and is funded purely by private donations and run by Dr Eugene Erulu, who has extensive experience with the local community.
TRIP DATA 1070 total miles cycled (av. 82.3 per day, no rest days !)
98hrs 58mins in the saddle over 13 Days
Average speed for the whole trip….. in wind, rain, with full panniers was 10.85 mph and I finished a day early in 13 days. My highest top speed recorded was 45 mph in the wet, just before my front tyre had a puncture. I am glad the road was empty. I travelled over 90 miles on several days and survived despite exploding tyres, punctures (4 in one day in Devon) and broken spokes (3 on the final day) and HGVs trying to shorten my existence.
A BIG thank you to everyone who sponsored me and helped to raise much needed funds, with 300,000 KHS given to the Watamu Community Hospital for much needed equipment.
Presentation of Funds to WCH Left to Right
Dr Eugene Erulu
Nigel Rowley
Councilor Barke Ali Mohamed
District Officer for Malindi Mrs J.W. Njenga
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In addition a contribution from the money raised has been made to The Born Free Foundation for their Lion Conservation Project . Please visit www.bornfree.org.uk for more details.
Released by Medina Palms : November 2009: caroline@medinapalms.com. www.medinapalms.com
