November 3 rd to 9 th 2012 Bangkok to Khao Lak 750km
Our goal: To demonstrate personal commitment, and serve as goodwill ambassadors of the corporate community in reaching out to the less privileged individuals and communities by sponsoring educational and healthcare support in Asia Our People: Self funded cyclist from Australia, Belgium, China, Germany, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States coming together to cycle a collective 50,000 km to raise money to build a library and to donate 200 bicycles so that education becomes accessible to the marginalized
Preparing the bikes to depart Bangkok
All the bikes racked –up and heading for Cha’am
A DAY IN THE SADDLE BEGINGS AT 8 am
6 am - BREAKFAST
THE ROUTE
7.50 – Roll Call
The Roll Out
The View
Battling the weather
Taking on the hills
The hot open road
Battling City traffic
Avoiding livestock
Rest breaks
Meal breaks
Suffering at 2 pm
WHEN SLEEP IS NOT AN OPTION
4pm - Arrival at the hotel
5 star accomodation
3 star accomodation
Ensuring riding gear is washed and ready to go for the next day
The daily post ride de-brief
An intense post-ride debrief as to who did the work and who did not!
THE PURPOSE OF THE TOUR
Opening of the library Tubjark School in Ranong
Distribution of bicycles
Distribution of bicycles in 2 schools:- 1.Ban Bang Hin School, Ranong Province 2.Kuraburi School, Ranong Province
Ban San Fan Orphanage – Kao Lak
2004 Tsunami memorial
Remnants of the 2004 Tsunami
THE FINISH
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