Corrimal Leagues Club donate venue to support Cairo to Capetown 2011.

After having discussions with management of the Corrimal Leagues Club Ltd, the venue will be supplied free of charge. The club will be providing the excellent outdoor entertainment area. I encourage all guests to use the bistro prior to the commencement of the evening or their gaming facilities.  From all types of wine, spirits, beer, and of course the coffee and cakes, there will be something for all us.  Cost of Venue $300.00.  Cost to Cairo to Capetown 2011.  FREE

RAMBOR Mining Equipment sponsor entire journey. Cairo to Capetown 2011.

After having discussions with Peter and Netti about my journey through Africa,and my desire to raise money to purchase tandems for visually impaired people of the Illawarra, they were both more than happy to sponsor the entire journey from Cairo To Capetown.  I've known Peter and his wife for over 30 years and I'm so happy to have them onboard for what will be an incredible journey for all of us.

RAMBOR PTY LTD manufacture and distribute the world's leading strata support mining products.  There state of the art equipment is the result of extensive research and development program that redefines innovation in the manufacturing industry.  Check out their website (http://www.rambor.com.au/) and see how you can 'be drilled by the best'.  Thanks Pete, but I think I'll wait till I get home from my ride in the sun. 

SOTO Group sponsors entire journey, Cairo to Capetown 2011.

After meeting with Frank Soto and his team of Engineers from Unanderra New South Wales, Frank decided to sponsor the entire journey from Cairo to Capetown 2011.  Frank has also kindly donated clothing to wear during my entire journey and also a full team SOTO racing outfit to support the fund raising night on the 8th January 2011.  The clothing includes, jersey like the one I'll be wearing, bib & brace, socks, gloves, beanie, arm and leg warmers and vest.  The SOTO Group have been heavily involved in cycling for many years, providing sponsorship to the Illawarra Cycle Club and the Illawarra Academy of Sport Cycling Team.  It was from this team that my son Josh went on to win the Australian under 19 road and time trial championships.  SOTO Group now have the sole rights to Section 1 Pharaohs Delight, from Cairo Egypt to Khartoum Sudan.  A distance of 1979 kms in 15 days.  Includes 4 rest days.

Tour d Afrique Mandatory stages. Should be easy.

 

 2011 Mando Stages:
The following 12 Stages are the proposed Mando stages for 2011. They have 30 minute time bonuses for the Stage winners associated with them.  Mando Stages cannot be taken as a Grace Day.  These are considered some of the hardest Stages of the Tour.

Egypt: Stage 2 Desert Camp to Desert Camp (paved, 168 km)
Ethiopia: Stage 23 Bush Camp to Gondar (paved, lots of climbing, 107 km)
Ethiopia: Stage 26 Bahir Dar to Bush Camp (paved, up and down, 162 km)
Ethiopia:  Stage 36 Riverbed Camp to Yabello (gravel, climbing, 96 km)
Kenya: Stage 40 Sololo Camp to Bush Camp (dirt, very rough, 85 km) 
Kenya: Stage 41 Bush Camp to Marsabit (dirt, very rough, 86 km) 
Tanzania: Stage 56 Mangalosi to Mbeya (dirt, climbing, 111 km)
Malawi: Stage 62 Nkhotakota to Kasungu (dirt/paved, climbing, 121 km)
Zambia: Stage 67 School Camp to Jehovah Camp (paved, climbing, 148 km)
Botswana: Stage 79 Ghanxi to Buitenpos (paved,  flat, 207 km)
Namibia: Stage 86 Betta to Konkiep Latta (dirt, 153 km)
Namibia: Stage 89 Hobas Camp to Felix Unite Camp (dirt,/paved, 159 km)

5 days Ski Hire to add to the 5 nights accommodation major prize. Cairo to Capetown 2011 fundraising night 8th January 2011. Corrimal Leagues Club.

I would like to thank Craig and his family for their kind donation of 5 days ski hire for a family of 4.  Craig runs Fleets Sportsworld Berridale in the beautiful town of Berridale near the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales Australia.  The addition of Ski gear to the accommodation offered by Cottonwood Lodge in the same town, is truly amazing.  On behalf of eXsight Tandems we wish to thank both Craig and David for their incredible support.

Fleets Sportsworld Berridale Craig and his wife have years of experience  in snow equipment hire both as customers and retailers in the Snowy Mountains. Their friendly and knowledgeable staff will gladly assist with your equipment selection, accommodation options and resorts choice. Fleets offer a comprehensive range of  snowboards, skis, snow clothing and accessories, from carve skis for kids to snowboards.  Please support those who support visually impaired people of our community.

Major supporter of Cairo to Capetown 2011. Illawarra Fasteners.

Geoff Hodson and his team from Illawarra Fasteners are now one of my major sponsors of Cairo to Capetown 2011.  After speaking with Geoff and discussing exsight Tandems and visually impaired cyclists in the Illawarra, Geoff immediately came onboard and is now a major supporter of my fundraising efforts.  It's people like Geoff and his team that will make my fundraising night a huge success.  Thanks so much Geoff.  I do request all readers to support Illawarra Fasteners, the home of the largest supplier of fasteners in the Illawarra.  Well that's what I think.

Cossies'r'us. Proud supporters of Cairo to Capetown 2011.

Cossies'r'us have been operating in Corrimal at Shop 1, 252 Princes Hwy,(NEXT TO St. George Bank)

                  Corrimal NSW 2518 AUSTRALIA
                  Phone: 02 4284 4099
                  Fax: 02 4284 0306

Proudly supporting Cairo to Capetown 2011 and visually impaired people of the Illawarra.  Karen will be putting on a fashion parade during the fundraising night.  So please come along and see some of the beautiful costumes and other garments on the 8th January 2011 at the Corrimal Leagues Club.  7.30pm.
Please support Karen and Cossies 'r' us. 

Pegasus Tandems

About Pegasus Tandems. The first Pegasus cycling enterprise in Australia was Pegasus Cycles, a shop developed in Doncaster, Melbourne and run by Peter Howell from 1976 to 1985. From their humble beginings to the present, Peter's business continues to grow.  Peter found my website whilst surfing the net and kindly donated to Cairo to Capetown 2011.  Peter's business continues to grow and in 2010 will see the introduction of two more Pegasus tandems - an entry level alloy framed tandem selling for under $1000 and a sophisticated 30 speed touring flat bar road bike style tandem with hydraulic disc brakes. Please check out Peter's website, maybe there's a tandem perfect for you.  Thanks again Peter. http://tandembicycles.com.au/

Spearman Cycles, Figtree, New South Wales.

I  approached Dave and the team from 'Spearman Cycles' last week to speak about my ride next January and the charity I'm trying to raise funds for.  Dave was more than happy to assist with my fund raising efforts.  If you look hard enough in the photo you can see some of the riders from the Spearman's Team.  You might even see me, I'm the one on the front doing all the work, like usual.  Just hit the logo on the right hand side of the website and this will take you straight to Dave's website.