Fun Zim Ride Prep progress

I am going to chart the preparation progress and invite advice and comments from those interested. I think we need maybe another rider. Its not critical but if you want to join us please do apply before 15/10/2008.

I think I am getting a bit excited by the prospect. Its fours years since I was on an African venture with some unsuspecting people. I have travelled the Bulawayo Masvingo Road, and the Masvingo Harare road many times, but never on a bicycle with all my provisions with me, in the Automn heat. I don't want to imagine it any more, I want to experience it.

Progress will be posted on (not yet there) http://ride.thruhere.net/progress.asp from maybe monday.

The ride is definitely is on.

Its all systems go at present. We are preparing for the ride. We are riding our bikes as often as possible. At first I thought I was made of concrete, then my legs accepted punishment and now my whole body demands punishment.

If you would like to sponsor me, please visit the sponsorship page at http://www.justgiving.com/funzimbabweride600

I have used Just Giving so we can see if we meet the goal of 9000GBP. The rest is on Richard's shoulders. Thus Richard Pantlin my co-conspirator in fun rides and fund raising.

The collection of the items we call "REQUIREMENTS" as started. Not meaning to lose my comfort and a chance of a good night sleep, the first item to arrive was the tent. A large two man ten just for me. I don't even have the bike I will use yet. Maybe I will get a fridge next.

The ride is in March 2009