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Overseas Treks
Opportunities to explore the world and raise money for SIA.
Cuban Revolution Cycle – Fri 10th October – Sun 19th October.
Linda Warner, a brave SIA fundraiser will take part in the Cuban Revolution Cycle in October. The expedition begins in the Cuban capital of
Havana and ends by the Caribbean Sea in Trinidad some six days later and Linda would have cycled approximately 350kms.
Most of the cars on the road are large American Chevrolets and Buicks from before the revolution, and buildings have remained untouched for more than half a century. You can’t help but be touched by the friendliness and pride that the Cubans feel for their country.
Outside of Havana, there are very few vehicles on the road and as Cuba has a strong biking culture, Linda will fit right in. The route will pass villages separated by colourful fruit orchards, sugar plantations and tree-lined avenues. Linda will cycle through Cienfuegos, which sits in a bay facing the Caribbean Sea and has attracted pirates through the ages, and continue to the magnificent Sierra del Escambray before finally reaching Trinidad.
If you would like to join Linda on the trip then there is a £295.00 deposit and we ask that you raise a minimum of £2500.00 in sponsorship. For full details and an enquiry pack please call
Elizabeth Wright on 0845 678 6633 extension 229 or email
e.wright@spinal.co.uk.
Trek the Inca Trail – 14th – 23rd May 2009
Another intrepid explorer is Sarah Bowers who will be taking part in Trek the Inca Trail in May. The Inca Trail is rated amongst the ten best trekking routes on Earth. It boasts striking beauty, ancient Inca Ruins and diverse ecological zones. The trail includes very different terrain from high desert plateau to tropical Andean rainforest. The ultimate destination is Machu Picchu – the “Lost City” of the Incas – one of the world’s most fascinating and important archaeological finds. Other highlights include the historical town of Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the Inca site and market town of Pisac, the hot springs at Aguas Calientes and the capital city of Lima.
The 2008 trip is full but a new date for the popular challenge has been added. If you want to take part in 2009 for SIA then there is a £299 deposit and a minimum sponsorship requirement of £2650.00. For full details and an enquiry pack please call
Elizabeth Wright on 0845 678 6633 extension 229 or email
e.wright@spinal.co.uk